The Wireless Communications Assn. asked the FCC to take at least ...
The Wireless Communications Assn. asked the FCC to take at least 6 MHz of spectrum allocated to the Mobile Satellite Service to be used for the relocation of MDS channels 1 and 2 in an expanded 2.5 GHz band.…
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An official said Fri. without the extra spectrum “it’s going to be virtually impossible to relocate MDS 1 and 2 licensees in markets that have not transitioned to the new bandplan. Unless the Commission does this the winners of the [advanced wireless services] licenses in those markets may not be able to deploy.” WCA also expressed the “strong sentiment” in a separate filing that the FCC shouldn’t freeze processing of new licensing applications between adoption of ITFS/MMDS rules and the implementation dates. The Commission is expected to adopt revised rules next week (CD June 4 p1). WCA made its case in a meeting with Wireless Bureau Chief John Muleta this week. “WCA does not believe that there will be any material harm caused to the transition process by allowing the continued submission and processing of applications during this period,” the group said: “To the extent that any application may be filed during this interim period that is designed to secure an unfair post-transition regulatory advantage, rather than to provide new or expanded service, the petition to deny process will allow interested parties to raise the issue and give the Commission ample opportunity to assure that the transition process is not delayed.”