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to consumers.” Both U.S. and Canada licensed fixed wireless systems at 38.6-40 GHz on area basis to bolster rollout of broadband wireless applications. Agreement is designed to “ensure protection of these systems by limiting the power flux density levels of satellite systems currently being designed to operate in the V-band,” Commission said. Issue had emerged at World Radio Conference 2000 in Istanbul but wasn’t resolved. In Resolution 84 at that WRC, U.S. and other countries in this region agreed to address satellite power flux density values on country-by- country basis. After WRC 2000 meeting, FCC proposed band segmentation approach that pinpointed spectrum below 40 GHz mainly for high-density fixed service use and spectrum between 40 and 42 GHz mostly for high-density fixed satellite service. U.S.-Canada arrangement on 37.5-42.5 GHz would back retention of power flux density figures in radio regulations. Two nations also agreed to: (1) Obtain concurrence of other administrations under agreement before authorizing frequency assignment for fixed satellite service (FSS) network in 37.5- 40 GHz if FSS network would produce power flux density in excess of certain limits. (2) Consider results of technical studies involving appropriate value of downlink power control and adjust criteria if warranted. (3) Propose suppression of Resolution 84 in forums such as ITU and CITEL (Inter-American Telecommunications Commission), “with a view towards addressing the fade compensation requirements within Region 2,” which includes U.S. and Canada. (4) “Take steps to reflect these principles in their respective domestic policies to ensure that operators of satellite systems wishing to implement services will be aware of their responsibilities and requirements.” (5) “Recognize that each administration is free to declare in a global context that it is under no obligation to accept the provision of FSS within its territory if it believes that emissions from satellites providing services in its territory would cause unacceptable interference to its terrestrial services in the 37.5-40 GHz and 42-42.5 GHz bands.”