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  • the public. The interim operator must cease operations in the market on the date of initiation of permanent service or within 30 days of written notice by the permanent permittee to the interim operator of the day and time that it intends to initiate service, whichever date occurs later.'' See rule section 22.909, 47 C.F.R. § 22.909. See rule section 22.947, 47 C.F.R. § 22.947. See rule section 22.949, 47 C.F.R. § 22.949. In the Part 1 Third Report and Order, the Commission streamlined its auction procedures by adopting general competitive bidding rules applicable to all auctionable services. Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules - Competitive Bidding Procedures, Allocation of Spectrum Below 5 GHz Transferred from Federal Government Use,
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  • Market Forum, at 26 (transcript of May 31, 2000 Public Forum on Secondary Markets) (available at ); Comments of the Rural Telecommunications Group, In the Matter of Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers to the Development of Secondary Markets, WT Docket No. 00-230, at 6 (filed Feb. 9, 2001). See supra at ¶ 9. 47 C.F.R. § 22.947. 47 C.F.R. § 22.949. At the end of the five-year build-out period the licensee provides the Bureau with a map of all constructed facilities. All areas within the market that are not covered by those facilities are considered "unserved areas" and become available for re-licensing on a site-by-site basis. The incumbent licensee, neighboring licensees, or new entrants may then apply
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  • 0.459. See Seventh Report, at 12993. Resellers and satellite operators also offer mobile telephone services, and are discussed separately at the end of this section. See Seventh Report, at 13007-8. For information on the buildout requirements for broadband PCS licensees see 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(a) (b); for information on the buildout requirements for cellular licensees, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946, 22.947, 22.949, 22.951.; and for information on the buildout requirements for non-site based SMR licensees, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 90.665 and 90.685. Code Division Multiple Access (``CDMA''), Global System Mobile Communications (``GSM''), integrated Digital Enhanced Network (``iDEN''), and Time Division Multiple Access (``TDMA''). See Seventh Report, at 13008. Previous CMRS Reports contain similar language. POPs is an industry term referring to
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  • Seventh Report, at 12993. 12 Resellers and satellite operators also offer mobile telephone services, and are discussed separately at the end of this section. 13 See Seventh Report, at 13007-8. For information on the buildout requirements for broadband PCS licensees see 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(a) (b); for information on the buildout requirements for cellular licensees, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946, 22.947, 22.949, 22.951.; and for information on the buildout requirements for non-site based SMR licensees, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 90.665 and 90.685. 14 Code Division Multiple Access ("CDMA"), Global System Mobile Communications ("GSM"), integrated Digital Enhanced Network ("iDEN"), and Time Division Multiple Access ("TDMA"). Federal Communications Commission FCC 02-327 6 9. Previous CMRS Reports have included several notable caveats about our
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  • Principles for Reallocation of Spectrum to Encourage the Development of Telecommunications Technologies for the New Millennium, Policy Statement, 14 FCC Rcd 19868, 19870-75 ¶¶ 9-18 (1999). at 58-60. See Secondary Markets News Release, Joint Statement of Chairman Michael K. Powell and Commissioner Kevin J. Martin, and Separate Statement of Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein. 47 C.F.R. § 90.155. 47 C.F.R. § 22.947. 47 C.F.R. § 22.949. At the end of the five-year build-out period, the licensee provides the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau a map of all constructed facilities. All areas within the market that are not covered by those facilities are considered ``unserved areas'' and become available for re-licensing on a site-by-site basis. The incumbent licensee, neighboring licensees, or new entrants may then
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  • with Section 1.948(i)(2). Section 1.939(b). Eliminate the third sentence which states that manually filed petitions to deny can be filed at the Commission's former office location. Section 1.955(a)(2). Replace the cross-reference to Section 1.948(c) with Section 1.946(c). Section 22.946(b)(2). Replace the reference to Form 489 with Form 601. Section 22.946(c). Replace the cross-reference to Section 22.144(b) with Section 1.955. Section 22.947(c). Update the location for filing a cellular system information update (SIU) to ``Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Mobility Division, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554.'' Section 22.948(d). Delete the cross-reference to Section 22.144(a). Section 22.949(d). Replace the cross-reference to Section 22.122 with Section 1.927. Section 22.953(b). Replace the cross-reference to Section 1.929(h) with Section 1.929(a)-(b). Section 22.953(c). Replace
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  • Commission believes its analysis to be the most accurate in the industry today given the coverage data that is publicly available. See Eighth Report, 18 FCC Rcd at 14822, ¶ 82. , infra. Cellular licensees have submitted maps of their service contours as part of the filings required to establish Cellular Geographic Service Area (``CGSA'') boundaries. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.947(c), 22.953(a)(1)-(2). In January 2002, Cingular Wireless, LLC and AT&T Wireless Services announced the formation of an infrastructure joint venture to build out a GSM/GPRS network along 3,000 miles of interstate highways predominantly in western and midwestern states. See Eighth Report, 18 FCC Rcd at 14807, ¶ 45. See Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, What You Should Know
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  • 19156-59 ¶¶ 151-156. Licensees for the cellular service, which are geographically based, are given five years to construct facilities and provide service. After the end of this period, those portions of the license area that have been constructed are retained by the licensee, while those portions that are not constructed revert back to the Commission for re-licensing. 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.947, 22.949. As noted above, supra note 159, the Commission specifically rejected the use of a ``keep what you use'' standard, as well as population- or geography-based construction requirements, for the 700 MHz Band. See Lower 700 MHz Report and Order, 17 FCC Rcd at 1079 ¶ 150. See Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers to the Development
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  • Spectrum-Based Services to Rural Areas and Promoting Opportunities for Rural Telephone Companies to Provide Spectrum-Based Services, WT Docket No. 02-381, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 18 FCC Rcd 20802, 20824-25 ¶¶ 41-42 (2003) (Rural NPRM). See 700 MHz Second Report and Order at paras. 153-177. See generally Rural R&O and FNPRM, 19 FCC Rcd at 19156-59 ¶¶ 151-156. 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.947, 22.949. See 700 MHz Second Report and Order at ¶¶ 153-177. 47 C.F.R. § 1.946(c). , in which we seek comment on the possibility of using an auction format to select among band plan options and also seek comment on the compatibility of such an auction with an auction that would establish performance requirements as suggested here. See 47 U.S.C.
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  • if any, licensees other than Petitioners have substantial unserved areas within the Quiet Zone that could become subject to unserved area applications by nonincumbents under section 22.949. We therefore believe that a limited waiver granted to the Petitioners will sufficiently address the situation. We therefore deny the Petition, and instead grant on our own motion a limited waiver of sections 22.947 and 22.949 of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we waive sections 22.947 and 22.949 to the extent necessary to permit Petitioners to continue to construct facilities within the Quiet Zone beyond the expiration of the five-year buildout period for call signs KNKN739, KNKN640, KNKQ323, and KNKN747, and to preclude other parties from filing unserved area applications to serve areas within the
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  • Esq., GTE Mobilnet, April 28, 1997. See Public Notice, CL-86-168 (June 5, 1989) The Licensee of the first cellular system authorized on each channel block in each cellular market is afforded a five year period, beginning on the date the initial authorization for the system is granted, during which it may expand the system within the market. 47 C.F.R. § 22.947. Petition at 2. See Public Notice, CL 95-31 (Dec. 21, 1994). See Public Notice, DA 97-153 (Jan.22, 1997). See Public Notice, CL-97-37 (Feb. 24, 1997). Id. The Partnership filed an Opposition to Petition to Deny on April 8, 1997, Opposition to Petition to Deny, filed by the Partnership on April 9, 1997 (Opposition), and GTE filed a Reply to Opposition
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  • channel block in each cellular market must file an SIU comprised of a full size map, a reduced map, and an exhibit showing technical data relevant to the determination of the system's CGSA. The licensee must accurately depict the relevant cell locations and coverage of its system's CGSA at the end of the five-year build-out period. See 47 C.F.R. § 22.947(c) (codified at section 22.925 in 1993). The five-year build-out period, formerly known as the five-year fill-in period, is the period afforded the first cellular system authorized on each channel block in each cellular market to expand the system within its market. See 47 C.F.R. § 22.947 (codified at section 22.2 definitions in 1993). On July 10, 1992, the Commission postponed
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  • Part 22 of the Commission's Rules For Cellular Unserved Areas ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. 10153-CL-CP-93 Adopted: February 29, 2000 Released: March 2, 2000 By the Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: 1. In this Order, we deny Lanty L. Smith's Petition for Limited Waiver (Petition) of sections 22.946, 22.947, and 22.949(a)(3) of the Commission's rules. Under section 22.946 of the Commission's rules, the first cellular licensee in markets 1-90 must commence service within 36 months of authorization, and the first licensee in all other markets must commence service within 18 months of authorization. In addition, all first cellular licensees have five years from authorization to complete construction. All unserved
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  • (PCM) above-captioned application. For the reasons discussed below, we grant Concho's Petition and dismiss PCM's application for a site in Richland Springs, Texas. 2. On October 3, 1995, the Commission granted Kent A. Foster (Foster) permanent authority to operate a cellular system in the Texas 15 - Concho RSA, Market 666A (Texas 15) under call sign KNKQ428. Pursuant to section 22.947 of the Commission's rules, the five-year build-out date for Texas 15 was October 3, 2000. On February 21, 1997, the Commission granted Foster's application to assign his authorization under call sign KNKQ428 to Concho. On November 2, 2000, Concho submitted its system information update (SIU) depicting Concho's coverage as of October 3, 2000, the end of the five- year build-out
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  • 370A - Monroe, FL is $319,911. The license fee for RSA 615A - Bradford, PA is $346,223. Failure of any licensee named above to make full and timely payment will result in the automatic cancellation of the license. Grant of each license is also conditioned upon the applicant providing cellular radiotelephone service to subscribers in accordance with sections 22.946 and 22.947 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946 and 22.947, except that the time period for build-out in section 22.947 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 22.947, shall be three years rather than five years. Local TV Act, § 1007(b)(2). Additionally, during the five-year period that begins on the date of this public notice, the Commission will not authorize
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  • 370A - Monroe, FL is $319,911. The license fee for RSA 615A - Bradford, PA is $346,223. Failure of any licensee named above to make full and timely payment will result in the automatic cancellation of the license. Grant of each license is also conditioned upon the applicant providing cellular radiotelephone service to subscribers in accordance with sections 22.946 and 22.947 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946 and 22.947, except that the time period for build-out in section 22.947 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 22.947, shall be three years rather than five years. Local TV Act, § 1007(b)(2). Additionally, during the five-year period that begins on the date of this public notice, the Commission will not authorize
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  • the public mobile services. Need: These rules are established to provide procedures for cellular licensees. The rules govern licensing, technical standards, and other matters relating to cellular service. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. §§ 154, 303, 309, 332. Section Number and Title: 22.911 Cellular geographic service area. 22.943(b) Limitations on assignments and transfers of cellular authorizations. 22.945(c) Interests in multiple applications. 22.947(c) Five year build-out period. 22.949 Unserved area licensing process. 22.951 Minimum coverage requirement. Content and form of applications. PART 80 - STATIONS IN THE MARITIME SERVICES Brief Description: These rules include radio services in the Maritime Mobile Service, the Maritime Mobile-Satellite Service, the Maritime Radiodetermination Service, and stations in the Fixed Service that support maritime operations. Regardless of service, marine
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the matter of Verizon Wireless Messaging Services, Inc. Request for Limited Waiver of Sections 22.947 and 22.949 of The Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ORDER Adopted: September 19, 2002 Released: September 20, 2002 By the Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: introduction On January 29, 2002, Verizon Wireless Messaging Services, LLC (Verizon Wireless) filed the above-captioned request for a limited waiver of sections 22.947 and 22.949
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  • Act of 1993, Pub. L. No. 103-66, Title VI, § 6002(b), amending the Communications Act of 1934 and codified at 47 U.S.C. § 332(c). 47 U.S.C. § 332(c)(1)(C). Id. 47 C.F.R. § 0.459. Cellular licensees have submitted maps of their service contours as part of the filings required to establish Cellular Geographic Service Area (``CGSA'') boundaries. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.947(c), 22.953(a)(1)-(2). Rate center boundaries are much smaller than, and not coextensive with, mobile telecommunications license boundaries such as Cellular Market Areas (``CMAs''), Metropolitan Trading Areas (``MTAs''), or Basic Trading Areas (``BTAs''). Due to their relatively small size, rate centers are not necessarily indicative of where a mobile telecommunications subscriber lives, works, or uses a mobile telecommunications device. In addition, in
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  • omits questions about roaming. See Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers, WT Docket No. 05-265, Memorandum Opinion & Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 20 FCC Rcd 15047 (2005). Cellular licensees have submitted maps of their service contours as part of the filings required to establish Cellular Geographic Service Area (``CGSA'') boundaries. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.947(c), 22.953(a)(1)-(2). Rate center boundaries are much smaller than, and not coextensive with, mobile telecommunications license boundaries such as Cellular Market Areas (``CMAs''), Metropolitan Trading Areas (``MTAs''), or Basic Trading Areas (``BTAs''). Due to their relatively small size, rate centers are not necessarily indicative of where a mobile telecommunications subscriber lives, works, or uses a mobile telecommunications device. In addition, in
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  • Comment on CMRS Market Competition, WT Docket No. 06-17, Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 211 (2006), January 18, 2006. As noted above, the Bureau is requesting this information in geographic areas smaller than counties. Cellular licensees have submitted maps of their service contours as part of the filings required to establish Cellular Geographic Service Area boundaries. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.947(c), 22.953(a)(1)-(2). See Local Telephone Competition and Broadband Reporting, Report and Order, WC Docket No. 04-141, 19 FCC Rcd 22340 (2004) at 22393, App. D (Mobile wireless broadband service provider must list the 5-digit Zip Codes in which its service is advertised and available to actual and potential subscribers). The Commission currently is seeking comment on ways it could deepen and
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  • (DA 01-697, released March 16, 2001) This erratum corrects the Public Notice, ``Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Grants Rural Cellular Licenses,'' DA 01-697 (released March 16, 2001). The sixth sentence of the third paragraph is corrected to read as follows: ``Grant of each license is also conditioned upon the applicant providing cellular radiotelephone service to subscribers in accordance with sections 22.946 and 22.947 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946 and 22.947, except that the time period for build-out in section 22.947 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 22.947, shall be three years rather than five years for Great Western Cellular Partners, L.L.C. and Monroe Telephone Services, L.L.C.'' Action by Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit ì ì ì ì ì ì 4 Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the matter of ) ) Verizon Wireless Messaging Services, LLC ) ) Request for Limited Waiver of ) Sections 22.947 and 22.949 of ) The Commission's Rules ) ) ERRATA Errata released: September 23, 2002 By the Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: On September 20, 2002, the Policy and Rules Branch released an Order (DA 02-2331) in the captioned proceeding. This errata corrects the following errors in the released text prior to publication of
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit ì ì ì ì ì ì 4 Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the matter of ) ) Verizon Wireless Messaging Services, LLC ) ) Request for Limited Waiver of ) Sections 22.947 and 22.949 of ) The Commission's Rules ) ) ERRATA Errata released: September 23, 2002 By the Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: On September 20, 2002, the Policy and Rules Branch released an Order (DA 02-2331) in the captioned proceeding. This errata corrects the following errors in the released text prior to publication of
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the matter of Verizon Wireless Request for Limited Waiver of Sections 22.947 and 22.949 of The Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ORDER Adopted: September 19, 2002 Released: September 20, 2002 By the Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: introduction On January 29, 2002, Verizon Wireless filed the above-captioned request for a limited waiver of sections 22.947 and 22.949 of the Commission's rules (Waiver
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the matter of Verizon Wireless Request for Limited Waiver of Sections 22.947 and 22.949 of The Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ORDER Adopted: September 19, 2002 Released: September 20, 2002 By the Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: introduction On January 29, 2002, Verizon Wireless filed the above-captioned request for a limited waiver of sections 22.947 and 22.949 of the Commission's rules (Waiver
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  • licensed. See 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(b). The details concerning exactly which geographic areas or portions of the population should be covered to meet these requirements are left to the operators. In addition, decisions about whether to increase coverage above these requirements are left to the operators. For information on the buildout requirements for cellular licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946, 22.947, 22.949, 22.951. 99 For the purposes of this analysis, "non-cellular carriers" are defined as operators using broadband PCS spectrum or Nextel in the areas where it has launched its digital SMR product. 100See Fourth Report, 14 FCC Rcd at 10164-10165. Federal Communications Commission FCC 00-289 19 other available data indicate that the entrance of new competitors into this market continues
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  • licensed. See 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(b). The details concerning exactly which geographic areas or portions of the population should be covered to meet these requirements are left to the operators. In addition, decisions about whether to increase coverage above these requirements are left to the operators. For information on the buildout requirements for cellular licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946, 22.947, 22.949, 22.951. All population figures are based on the Bureau of the Census's 2000 county population. See Appendix C, Table 4, at C-5. Id. See Fifth Report, at 17677. Id. Only 3 percent, due to its previous high level of 87.8 percent. See Fifth Report, at 17747. See Appendix C, Table 4, at C-5. Id. See Fourth Report, at 10154,
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  • the public. The interim operator must cease operations in the market on the date of initiation of permanent service or within 30 days of written notice by the permanent permittee to the interim operator of the day and time that it intends to initiate service, whichever date occurs later.'' See rule section 22.909, 47 C.F.R. § 22.909. See rule section 22.947, 47 C.F.R. § 22.947. See rule section 22.949, 47 C.F.R. § 22.949. In the Part 1 Third Report and Order, the Commission streamlined its auction procedures by adopting general competitive bidding rules applicable to all auctionable services. Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules - Competitive Bidding Procedures, Allocation of Spectrum Below 5 GHz Transferred from Federal Government Use,
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  • channel block in markets 1-90 36 months The first system authorized on each channel block in all other markets and any subsequent systems authorized pursuant to contracts in partitioned markets 18 months The first system authorized on each channel block in the Gulf of Mexico Exclusive Zone No requirement All other systems 12 months * * * * * Section 22.947 is amended by revising the introductory paragraph to read as follows: § 22.947 Five-year buildout period. Except for systems authorized in the Gulf of Mexico Exclusive Zone, the licensee of the first cellular system authorized * * * * * * * * Section 22.949 is amended by revising the introductory paragraph to read as follows: § 22.949 Unserved area
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  • 22 continues to read: Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154,222,303, 309, and 332. 64. Section 22.757 is amended by revising paragraph (3)(e) to read as follows: § 22.757 Channels for basic exchange telephone radio systems. * * * * * (e) Frequencies between 816-865 MHz are available for use on a coordinated basis by both commercial and private wireless licensees. 65. Section 22.947 is amended by revising paragraph (c) to read as follows: § 22.947 Five year build-out period. * * * * * (c) System information update. Sixty days before the end of the five year build-out period, the licensee of each cellular system authorized on each channel block in each cellular market must file, in triplicate, a system information update (SIU),
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  • licensed. See 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(b). The details concerning exactly which geographic areas or portions of the population should be covered to meet these requirements are left to the operators. In addition, decisions about whether to increase coverage above these requirements are left to the operators. For information on the buildout requirements for cellular licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946, 22.947, 22.949, 22.951. For information on the buildout requirements for non-site based SMR licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 90.665 and 90.685. All population figures are based on the Bureau of the Census's 2000 county population. See Appendix E, Maps 2-3, at E-3 - E-4. See Amendment of Part 22 of the Commission's Rules to Provide for the Filing and Processing of
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  • licensed. See 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(b). The details concerning exactly which geographic areas or portions of the population should be covered to meet these requirements are left to the operators. In addition, decisions about whether to increase coverage above these requirements are left to the operators. For information on the buildout requirements for cellular licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946, 22.947, 22.949, 22.951. For information on the buildout requirements for non-site based SMR licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 90.665 and 90.685. All population figures are based on the Bureau of the Census's 2000 county population. See Appendix E, Maps 2-3, at E-3 - E-4. See Amendment of Part 22 of the Commission's Rules to Provide for the Filing and Processing of
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  • Systems, CC Docket No. 79-318, Report and Order, 86 FCC 2d 469 (1981). Id. at 501. NPRM at para. 67. We note that three of the remaining four RSAs were auctioned on June 4, 2002, although licenses have not yet been granted. Accordingly, there should be two cellular carriers in all but one RSA in the near future. See section 22.947. The two initial licensees of a cellular market are given a five year period within which they have exclusive right to expand (with certain exceptions). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.131, 22.949. See 98 FCC 2d at 217. NPRM at para. 68. Id. Section 1.948(i) states that ``[a]pplications for approval of assignment or transfer may be reviewed by the Commission to
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  • Market Forum, at 26 (transcript of May 31, 2000 Public Forum on Secondary Markets) (available at ); Comments of the Rural Telecommunications Group, In the Matter of Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers to the Development of Secondary Markets, WT Docket No. 00-230, at 6 (filed Feb. 9, 2001). See supra at ¶ 9. 47 C.F.R. § 22.947. 47 C.F.R. § 22.949. At the end of the five-year build-out period the licensee provides the Bureau with a map of all constructed facilities. All areas within the market that are not covered by those facilities are considered "unserved areas" and become available for re-licensing on a site-by-site basis. The incumbent licensee, neighboring licensees, or new entrants may then apply
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  • 0.459. See Seventh Report, at 12993. Resellers and satellite operators also offer mobile telephone services, and are discussed separately at the end of this section. See Seventh Report, at 13007-8. For information on the buildout requirements for broadband PCS licensees see 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(a) (b); for information on the buildout requirements for cellular licensees, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946, 22.947, 22.949, 22.951.; and for information on the buildout requirements for non-site based SMR licensees, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 90.665 and 90.685. Code Division Multiple Access (``CDMA''), Global System Mobile Communications (``GSM''), integrated Digital Enhanced Network (``iDEN''), and Time Division Multiple Access (``TDMA''). See Seventh Report, at 13008. Previous CMRS Reports contain similar language. POPs is an industry term referring to
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  • are forced to compete with a larger number of bidders, Ranger and Miller may be suggesting that they value the RSA licenses less highly than their potential competitors. Notice, 16 FCC Rcd at 4301-4302, ¶¶10-11. Ranger and Miller Comments at 15; ALLTEL Comments at 1. Notice, 16 FCC Rcd at 4302, ¶ 11; 47 C.F.R. § 22.909. 47 C.F.R. § 22.947. 47 C.F.R. § 22.949. Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules - Competitive Bidding Procedures, Allocation of Spectrum Below 5 GHz Transferred from Federal Government Use, Third Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, 13 FCC Rcd 374 (1997) (modified by Erratum, DA 98-419 (rel. March 2, 1998)) (Part 1 Third Report and Order). The
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  • licensed. See 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(b). The details concerning exactly which geographic areas or portions of the population should be covered to meet these requirements are left to the operators. In addition, decisions about whether to increase coverage above these requirements are left to the operators. For information on the buildout requirements for cellular licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946, 22.947, 22.949, 22.951. For information on the buildout requirements for non-site based SMR licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 90.665 and 90.685. All population figures are based on the Bureau of the Census's 2000 county population. See Appendix F, Maps 2-3, at F-3 - F-4. CTIA states - based on its analysis of a publicly-available software, GeoComm's Wireless Sourcedisk - that cellular
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  • Principles for Reallocation of Spectrum to Encourage the Development of Telecommunications Technologies for the New Millennium, Policy Statement, 14 FCC Rcd 19868, 19870-75 ¶¶ 9-18 (1999). at 58-60. See Secondary Markets News Release, Joint Statement of Chairman Michael K. Powell and Commissioner Kevin J. Martin, and Separate Statement of Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein. 47 C.F.R. § 90.155. 47 C.F.R. § 22.947. 47 C.F.R. § 22.949. At the end of the five-year build-out period, the licensee provides the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau a map of all constructed facilities. All areas within the market that are not covered by those facilities are considered ``unserved areas'' and become available for re-licensing on a site-by-site basis. The incumbent licensee, neighboring licensees, or new entrants may then
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  • with Section 1.948(i)(2). Section 1.939(b). Eliminate the third sentence which states that manually filed petitions to deny can be filed at the Commission's former office location. Section 1.955(a)(2). Replace the cross-reference to Section 1.948(c) with Section 1.946(c). Section 22.946(b)(2). Replace the reference to Form 489 with Form 601. Section 22.946(c). Replace the cross-reference to Section 22.144(b) with Section 1.955. Section 22.947(c). Update the location for filing a cellular system information update (SIU) to ``Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Mobility Division, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554.'' Section 22.948(d). Delete the cross-reference to Section 22.144(a). Section 22.949(d). Replace the cross-reference to Section 22.122 with Section 1.927. Section 22.953(b). Replace the cross-reference to Section 1.929(h) with Section 1.929(a)-(b). Section 22.953(c). Replace
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  • at greater disadvantage, especially as such benchmarks regard rural service. See, e.g., NTCA Comments at 7. See IPWireless Reply Comments at 6. IPWireless Reply Comments at 6. IPWireless notes that ``[t]he proposed requirements are generally based upon those already existing in other services, including broadband Personal Communications Service (47 CFR §24.203 ``Construction requirements'') and the Cellular Radiotelephone Service (47 CFR §22.947 ``Five year build-out period'').'' IPWireless Reply Comments at n.9. NPRM, 18 FCC Rcd at 6801 ¶ 191. We also sought comment on safe harbors in the Rural NPRM, another proceeding that affects MDS and ITFS licensees as well as other service-specific licensees. See Rural NPRM, 18 FCC Rcd at 20824 ¶ 41. , supra. See also 47 C.F.R. § 27.930
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  • licensed. See 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(b). The details concerning exactly which geographic areas or portions of the population should be covered to meet these requirements are left to the operators. In addition, decisions about whether to increase coverage above these requirements are left to the operators. For information on the buildout requirements for cellular licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946, 22.947, 22.949, 22.951. For information on the buildout requirements for non-site based SMR licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 90.665 and 90.685. All population figures are based on the Bureau of the Census's 2000 county population. See Appendix B, Maps 2-3, at B-3 - B-4. In overlapping cellular Service Area Boundaries (SABs) over census block groups, we found that less than one-tenth
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  • to one study, the telematics service providers' call was the first notice received by public safety answering point (PSAPs) in approximately 60% of incidents and that telematics services are receiving and requesting emergency assistance for more than 900 airbag deployments per month and for more than 6,000 other emergency situations. See Joint Telematics Commenters Comments at 18. 47 C.F.R. § 22.947. Initial licensees in a market are given five years in which to construct cell sites without the possibility of competing applications from other carriers. The unserved area process begins with Phase I, which is a one-time, one-day window for all interested parties to file for licenses in the unserved portions of the market. Unserved areas of the market not licensed
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  • to one study, the telematics service providers' call was the first notice received by public safety answering point (PSAPs) in approximately 60% of incidents and that telematics services are receiving and requesting emergency assistance for more than 900 airbag deployments per month and for more than 6,000 other emergency situations. See Joint Telematics Commenters Comments at 18. 47 C.F.R. § 22.947. Initial licensees in a market are given five years in which to construct cell sites without the possibility of competing applications from other carriers. The unserved area process begins with Phase I, which is a one-time, one-day window for all interested parties to file for licenses in the unserved portions of the market. Unserved areas of the market not licensed
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  • Commission believes its analysis to be the most accurate in the industry today given the coverage data that is publicly available. See Eighth Report, 18 FCC Rcd at 14822, ¶ 82. , infra. Cellular licensees have submitted maps of their service contours as part of the filings required to establish Cellular Geographic Service Area (``CGSA'') boundaries. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.947(c), 22.953(a)(1)-(2). In January 2002, Cingular Wireless, LLC and AT&T Wireless Services announced the formation of an infrastructure joint venture to build out a GSM/GPRS network along 3,000 miles of interstate highways predominantly in western and midwestern states. See Eighth Report, 18 FCC Rcd at 14807, ¶ 45. See Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, What You Should Know
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  • with Section 1.948(i)(2). Section 1.939(b). Eliminate the third sentence which states that manually filed petitions to deny can be filed at the Commission's former office location. Section 1.955(a)(2). Replace the cross-reference to Section 1.948(c) with Section 1.946(c). Section 22.946(b)(2). Replace the reference to Form 489 with Form 601. Section 22.946(c). Replace the cross-reference to Section 22.144(b) with Section 1.955. Section 22.947(c). Update the location for filing a cellular system information update (SIU) to ``Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Mobility Division, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554.'' Section 22.948(d). Delete the cross-reference to Section 22.144(a). Section 22.949(d). Replace the cross-reference to Section 22.122 with Section 1.927. Section 22.953(b). Replace the cross-reference to Section 1.929(h) with Section 1.929(a)-(b). Finally, we also
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  • with Section 1.948(i)(2). Section 1.939(b). Eliminate the third sentence which states that manually filed petitions to deny can be filed at the Commission's former office location. Section 1.955(a)(2). Replace the cross-reference to Section 1.948(c) with Section 1.946(c). Section 22.946(b)(2). Replace the reference to Form 489 with Form 601. Section 22.946(c). Replace the cross-reference to Section 22.144(b) with Section 1.955. Section 22.947(c). Update the location for filing a cellular system information update (SIU) to ``Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Mobility Division, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554.'' Section 22.948(d). Delete the cross-reference to Section 22.144(a). Section 22.949(d). Replace the cross-reference to Section 22.122 with Section 1.927. Section 22.953(b). Replace the cross-reference to Section 1.929(h) with Section 1.929(a)-(b). Finally, we also
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  • licensed. See 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(b). The details concerning exactly which geographic areas or portions of the population should be covered to meet these requirements are left to the operators. In addition, decisions about whether to increase coverage above these requirements are left to the operators. For information on the buildout requirements for cellular licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946, 22.947, 22.949, 22.951. For information on the buildout requirements for non-site based SMR licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 90.665 and 90.685. All population figures are based on the Bureau of the Census's 2000 county population. See Appendix B, Maps 2-3, infra. By overlapping cellular Service Area Boundaries (SABs) over census block groups, we found that less than one-tenth of one percent
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  • licensees must provide adequate service to 1/3 of the population within five years of being licensed and 2/3 of the population within 10 years of licensing. See 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(a). In the cellular service, any areas not built out within five years of licensing become ``unserved areas'' that may be licensed to another applicant. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.911, 22.947, 22.949. In other services, licensees may satisfy construction requirements by offering ``substantial service'' in their licensed area. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. §§ 24.203(b) (substantial service as alternative to specific build-out requirements for 10 MHz broadband PCS licensees), 90.685 (substantial service as alternative to specific build-out requirements for Economic Area Specialized Mobile Radio licensees); 27.14(a) (substantial service requirement for Wireless Communications
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  • 19156-59 ¶¶ 151-156. Licensees for the cellular service, which are geographically based, are given five years to construct facilities and provide service. After the end of this period, those portions of the license area that have been constructed are retained by the licensee, while those portions that are not constructed revert back to the Commission for re-licensing. 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.947, 22.949. As noted above, supra note 159, the Commission specifically rejected the use of a ``keep what you use'' standard, as well as population- or geography-based construction requirements, for the 700 MHz Band. See Lower 700 MHz Report and Order, 17 FCC Rcd at 1079 ¶ 150. See Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers to the Development
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  • licensed. See 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(b). The details concerning exactly which geographic areas or portions of the population should be covered to meet these requirements are left to the operators. In addition, decisions about whether to increase coverage above these requirements are left to the operators. For information on the buildout requirements for cellular licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946, 22.947, 22.949, 22.951. For information on the buildout requirements for non-site based SMR licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 90.665 and 90.685. All population figures are based on the Bureau of the Census's 2000 county population. See Appendix B, Maps 2-3, infra. Utilizing information filed by cellular licensees with the Commission, we found that less than one-tenth of one percent of the
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  • Spectrum-Based Services to Rural Areas and Promoting Opportunities for Rural Telephone Companies to Provide Spectrum-Based Services, WT Docket No. 02-381, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 18 FCC Rcd 20802, 20824-25 ¶¶ 41-42 (2003) (Rural NPRM). See 700 MHz Second Report and Order at paras. 153-177. See generally Rural R&O and FNPRM, 19 FCC Rcd at 19156-59 ¶¶ 151-156. 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.947, 22.949. See 700 MHz Second Report and Order at ¶¶ 153-177. 47 C.F.R. § 1.946(c). , in which we seek comment on the possibility of using an auction format to select among band plan options and also seek comment on the compatibility of such an auction with an auction that would establish performance requirements as suggested here. See 47 U.S.C.
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  • or Phase II licensing processes (and because Phase I has terminated for all other CMA Blocks, we are proposing to delete the provisions that address Phase I applications, and references thereto, throughout the Part 22 Subpart H rules and applicable Part 1 rules). We also propose not to apply to Chambers the five-year build-out period that is described in section 22.947 (and because it has expired for all other CMA Blocks, we are proposing to delete the provisions that address the five-year period, and references thereto, throughout the Part 22 Subpart H rules and applicable Part 1 rules). Consistent with our treatment of newly authorized markets in the 700 MHz proceeding, we propose that the Overlay License for Chambers will terminate
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  • II are subject to a one-year construction deadline for the 9In this NPRM,we use the terms Original System Licensee and OSL and define them to include also the successors- in-interest, transferees, and assignees of the actual party that was initially authorized toconstruct the first Cellular system on Block A or B in a particular CMA. 10See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. § 22.947. 11See 47 C.F.R. § 22.911(d). See also 47 C.F.R. § 22.907 (obligating licensees to coordinate with each other if their respective transmittersare within a certain proximity, and requiring them to "make reasonable efforts to resolve technical problems"). 12See 47 C.F.R. 22.911. 13See 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.929, 22.953 (specifying the technical and other information to be provided by the applicant). 14See
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  • for approval of dismissal via ULS). 22.941(b), (c) System identification numbers (change form numbers to 22.941(b), (c) reflect ULS forms). 22.944 Transfers of interests in applications (move to 1.931 consolidated Part 1 rule). 22.946(a)(2), (c)Service commencement and construction periods for 22.936(a)(2), (c) cellular systems (change form numbers to reflect ULS forms; add notification section). Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-25 E-6 22.947(b), (c), Five year build-out period (change form numbers to 22.947(b), (c), (d) (d) reflect ULS forms; add notification section; change organizational name to Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau). 22.964 Bidding application (change cross reference). 22.964 22.966 Long-form applications (move to consolidated Part 1 1.913 rule). Part 22 of Chapter 1 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations
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  • licensed. See 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(b). The details concerning exactly which geographic areas or portions of the population should be covered to meet these requirements are left to the operators. In addition, decisions about whether to increase coverage above these requirements are left to the operators. For information on the buildout requirements for cellular licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946, 22.947, 22.949, 22.951. 99 For the purposes of this analysis, "non-cellular carriers" are defined as operators using broadband PCS spectrum or Nextel in the areas where it has launched its digital SMR product. 100See Fourth Report, 14 FCC Rcd at 10164-10165. Federal Communications Commission FCC 00-289 19 other available data indicate that the entrance of new competitors into this market continues
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  • the Gulf-based carriers). 14 Second Further Notice, 12 FCC Rcd at 4578, paras. 3-4. 15 Id. at 4589, para. 27. 16 In the alternative, the boundary would be represented by a line defined by geographic coordinates that closely approximates the twelve-mile mark. See id. 17 Id. In effect, the licensees would have the exclusive right to expand, as in section 22.947(a), 47 C.F.R. § 22.947(a), except that the right would continue throughout the license term rather than expire after a five-year buildout period. 18 Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act -- Competitive Bidding; Amendment of Part 22 of the Commission's Rules to Provide for the Filing and Processing of Applications for Unserved Areas in the Cellular Service and to
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  • block as previously authorized transmitters, that do not expand the existing service area, but are established for the purpose of improving reception in dead spots. Five year build-out period. A five year period during which the licensee of the first cellular system authorized on each channel block in each cellular market may expand the system within that market. See § 22.947. Fixed transmitter. A stationary transmitter that communicates with other stationary transmitters. Frequency. The number of cycles occurring per second of an electrical or electromagnetic wave; a number representing a specific point in the electromagnetic spectrum. Ground station. In the Air-ground Radiotelephone Service, a stationary transmitter that provides service to airborne mobile stations. 5 Height above average terrain (HAAT). The height
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  • with a larger number of bidders, Ranger and Miller may be suggesting that they value the RSA licenses less highly than their potential competitors. 70 Notice, 16 FCC Rcd at 4301-4302, ¶¶10-11. 71 Ranger and Miller Comments at 15; ALLTEL Comments at 1. 72 Notice, 16 FCC Rcd at 4302, ¶ 11; 47 C.F.R. § 22.909. 73 47 C.F.R. § 22.947. 74 47 C.F.R. § 22.949. 75 Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules - Competitive Bidding Procedures, Allocation of Spectrum Below 5 GHz Transferred from Federal Government Use, Third Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, 13 FCC Rcd 374 (1997) (modified by Erratum, DA 98-419 (rel. March 2, 1998)) (Part 1 Third Report and
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  • licensed. See 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(b). The details concerning exactly which geographic areas or portions of the population should be covered to meet these requirements are left to the operators. In addition, decisions about whether to increase coverage above these requirements are left to the operators. For information on the buildout requirements for cellular licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946, 22.947, 22.949, 22.951. 99 For the purposes of this analysis, "non-cellular carriers" are defined as operators using broadband PCS spectrum or Nextel in the areas where it has launched its digital SMR product. 100See Fourth Report, 14 FCC Rcd at 10164-10165. Federal Communications Commission FCC 00-289 19 other available data indicate that the entrance of new competitors into this market continues
• http://wireless.fcc.gov/auctions/data/papersAndStudies/fc99136.pdf
  • See 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(b). The details concerning exactly which geographic areas or portions of the population should be covered to meet these requirements are left to the operators. In addition, decisions about whether to increase coverage above these requirements are left to the operators. For information on the buildout requirements for cellular licenses, see 47 C.F.R. § 22.946, § 22.947, § 22.949, and § 22.951. 88 See Appendix B, Table 2A, p. B-3. 89 See Third Report Appendixes , at B-4. 19 Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-136 in service. This year, there are eight BTAs with five new entrants.90 When the existing incumbent cellular operators are taken into account,91 the ten million people in these BTAs may have up to
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  • the Communications Act. (See 47 C.F.R. 22.940(a)). RSA licensees are given 5 years from the date of their initial grant to build out their cellular system within their RSA. After 5 years, any remaining area within the RSA not covered by the licensee is considered "unserved area", and can be applied for by other licensees. (See 47 C.F.R. 22.946 and 22.947). Bidding Credits Bidding credits are available to entrepreneurs, small businesses, and very small businesses or consortia thereof, (as defined in 47 C.F.R. 22.229). A bidding credit represents the amount by which a bidder's winning bids are discounted. The size of the bidding credit depends on the average annual gross revenues for the preceding three years of the bidder, its affiliates,
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  • 12 months of license grant. LN, LW 90.155 601 Main Form and Schedule K CAPTION: Cellular Services Radio Service/Frequency Band Construction/Coverage Requirements Radio Service Code 47 C.F.R. Part Method of Notification First system on each channel block, Markets 1 - 90 At least partially constructed and begin providing service to subscribers within 36 months of initial license grant. CL 22.946, 22.947 601 Main Form and Schedule K First system on each channel block, all markets except for markets 1-90 and Gulf of Mexico Exclusive Zone. At least partially constructed and begin providing service to subscribers within 18 months of initial license grant. CL 22.946, 22.947 601 Main Form and Schedule K Unserved Areas or Specific Facilities Construct and place into operation
• http://wireless.fcc.gov/reports/documents/fc000289.pdf
  • licensed. See 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(b). The details concerning exactly which geographic areas or portions of the population should be covered to meet these requirements are left to the operators. In addition, decisions about whether to increase coverage above these requirements are left to the operators. For information on the buildout requirements for cellular licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946, 22.947, 22.949, 22.951. 99 For the purposes of this analysis, "non-cellular carriers" are defined as operators using broadband PCS spectrum or Nextel in the areas where it has launched its digital SMR product. 100See Fourth Report, 14 FCC Rcd at 10164-10165. Federal Communications Commission FCC 00-289 19 other available data indicate that the entrance of new competitors into this market continues
• http://wireless.fcc.gov/reports/documents/fcc00289.doc
  • licensed. See 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(b). The details concerning exactly which geographic areas or portions of the population should be covered to meet these requirements are left to the operators. In addition, decisions about whether to increase coverage above these requirements are left to the operators. For information on the buildout requirements for cellular licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946, 22.947, 22.949, 22.951. For the purposes of this analysis, ``non-cellular carriers'' are defined as operators using broadband PCS spectrum or Nextel in the areas where it has launched its digital SMR product. See Fourth Report, 14 FCC Rcd at 10164-10165. Econ One News Release; BLS Database. Econ One News Release. Id. , supra. The Strategis Group, Inc., 2000. David A. Freedman,
• http://wireless.fcc.gov/wtb/index.htm?job=releases_page&y=2002&m=9&t=Order
  • - [60]txt 09/23/2002 WTB Orders Errata - In the matter of Verizon Wireless Messaging Services, LLC This errata corrects DA 02-2331 released September 20, 2002 DA-02-2331A1: - [61]word DOC-226547A1: [62]pdf - [63]word - [64]txt DOC-226547A2: [65]pdf - [66]word - [67]txt 09/20/2002 WTB Orders (DA 02-2331) Verizon Wireless Messaging Services, Inc. Granted request by Verizon for a limited waiver of sections 22.947 and 22.949 of the rules to precl... DA-02-2331A1: [68]pdf - [69]word - [70]txt DOC-226547A1_Erratum: - [71]word DOC-226547A2_Erratum: - [72]word 09/20/2002 WTB Orders (DA 02-2332) Amendments to Parts 1, 2, 27 and 90 of the Commission's Rules to License Services in the 216-220 MHz, 1390-1395 MHz, 1427-1429 MHz, 1429-1432 MHz, 1432-1435 MHz, 1670-1675 MHz, and 2385-2390 MHz Government Transfer Bands Third
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  • for approval of dismissal via ULS). 22.941(b), (c) System identification numbers (change form numbers to 22.941(b), (c) reflect ULS forms). 22.944 Transfers of interests in applications (move to 1.931 consolidated Part 1 rule). 22.946(a)(2), (c)Service commencement and construction periods for 22.936(a)(2), (c) cellular systems (change form numbers to reflect ULS forms; add notification section). Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-25 E-6 22.947(b), (c), Five year build-out period (change form numbers to 22.947(b), (c), (d) (d) reflect ULS forms; add notification section; change organizational name to Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau). 22.964 Bidding application (change cross reference). 22.964 22.966 Long-form applications (move to consolidated Part 1 1.913 rule). Part 22 of Chapter 1 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1999/fcc99136.pdf
  • of the BTAs included in this analysis have only a small amount of coverage from a particular provider, possibly resulting from the buildout of a neighboring market.87 Third, the POPs figures Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-136 coverage above these requirements are left to the operators. For information on the buildout requirements for cellular licenses, see 47 C.F.R. § 22.946, § 22.947, § 22.949, and § 22.951. 88 See Appendix B, Table 2A, p. B-3. 89 See Third Report Appendixes, at B-4. 90 The eight BTAs are Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Lakeland, Florida; and Seattle and Bremerton, Washington. 91 As was mentioned in the Introduction, this analysis assumes that both cellular operators have at least some coverage in
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/da000236.doc
  • if any, licensees other than Petitioners have substantial unserved areas within the Quiet Zone that could become subject to unserved area applications by nonincumbents under section 22.949. We therefore believe that a limited waiver granted to the Petitioners will sufficiently address the situation. We therefore deny the Petition, and instead grant on our own motion a limited waiver of sections 22.947 and 22.949 of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we waive sections 22.947 and 22.949 to the extent necessary to permit Petitioners to continue to construct facilities within the Quiet Zone beyond the expiration of the five-year buildout period for call signs KNKN739, KNKN640, KNKQ323, and KNKN747, and to preclude other parties from filing unserved area applications to serve areas within the
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/da000449.doc
  • Esq., GTE Mobilnet, April 28, 1997. See Public Notice, CL-86-168 (June 5, 1989) The Licensee of the first cellular system authorized on each channel block in each cellular market is afforded a five year period, beginning on the date the initial authorization for the system is granted, during which it may expand the system within the market. 47 C.F.R. § 22.947. Petition at 2. See Public Notice, CL 95-31 (Dec. 21, 1994). See Public Notice, DA 97-153 (Jan.22, 1997). See Public Notice, CL-97-37 (Feb. 24, 1997). Id. The Partnership filed an Opposition to Petition to Deny on April 8, 1997, Opposition to Petition to Deny, filed by the Partnership on April 9, 1997 (Opposition), and GTE filed a Reply to Opposition
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  • channel block in each cellular market must file an SIU comprised of a full size map, a reduced map, and an exhibit showing technical data relevant to the determination of the system's CGSA. The licensee must accurately depict the relevant cell locations and coverage of its system's CGSA at the end of the five-year build-out period. See 47 C.F.R. § 22.947(c) (codified at section 22.925 in 1993). The five-year build-out period, formerly known as the five-year fill-in period, is the period afforded the first cellular system authorized on each channel block in each cellular market to expand the system within its market. See 47 C.F.R. § 22.947 (codified at section 22.2 definitions in 1993). On July 10, 1992, the Commission postponed
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/da000469.doc
  • Part 22 of the Commission's Rules For Cellular Unserved Areas ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. 10153-CL-CP-93 Adopted: February 29, 2000 Released: March 2, 2000 By the Chief, Policy and Rules Branch, Commercial Wireless Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: 1. In this Order, we deny Lanty L. Smith's Petition for Limited Waiver (Petition) of sections 22.946, 22.947, and 22.949(a)(3) of the Commission's rules. Under section 22.946 of the Commission's rules, the first cellular licensee in markets 1-90 must commence service within 36 months of authorization, and the first licensee in all other markets must commence service within 18 months of authorization. In addition, all first cellular licensees have five years from authorization to complete construction. All unserved
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/fcc00141.doc
  • Sec. 22.948 is added as follows: Sec. 22.948 Partitioning and disaggregation. (a) Eligibility. (1) Generally. Parties seeking approval for partitioning and disaggregation shall request an authorization for partial assignment of a license pursuant to Sec. 1.948. Cellular licensees may partition or disaggregate their spectrum to other qualified entities. (2) Partitioning. During the five year build-out period, as defined in Sec. 22.947, cellular licensees may partition any portion of their cellular market to other qualified entities. After the five year build-out period, cellular licensees and unserved area licensees may partition any portion of their Cellular Geographic Service Area (CGSA), as defined by Sec. 22.911, to other qualified entities but may not partition unserved portions of their cellular market. (3) Disaggregation. After the
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  • licensed. See 47 C.F.R. § 24.203(b). The details concerning exactly which geographic areas or portions of the population should be covered to meet these requirements are left to the operators. In addition, decisions about whether to increase coverage above these requirements are left to the operators. For information on the buildout requirements for cellular licenses, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.946, 22.947, 22.949, 22.951. 99 For the purposes of this analysis, "non-cellular carriers" are defined as operators using broadband PCS spectrum or Nextel in the areas where it has launched its digital SMR product. 100See Fourth Report, 14 FCC Rcd at 10164-10165. Federal Communications Commission FCC 00-289 19 other available data indicate that the entrance of new competitors into this market continues
• http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/1998/dd980625.html
  • Lock's application for authorization to construct and operate a one-way 931 MHz paging facility at Charleston, West Virginia. Action by Chief, Commercial Wireless Divison. Adopted: June 25, 1998. by Order. (DA No. 98-1235). WTB Internet URL: [13]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1998/da981235.wp LOUISE M. HART. Dismissed as moot the Request for Waiver filed by Louise M. Hart on July 10, 1995 to waive sections 22.946, 22.947 and 22.949(3) of the Commission's rules. Action by Chief, Commercial Wireless Division. Adopted: June 25, 1998. by Order. (DA No. 98-1236). WTB Internet URL: [14]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1998/da981236.wp ADDENDA: The following items, released June 24, 1998, did not appear in Digest No. 121: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- NEWS RELEASES ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATION ACTION - FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ANNOUNCES ENFORCEMENT ACTION CLOSING A PHILADELPHIA
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  • the first instance. Lone Wolf is appealing the denial of two of its funding requests for Funding Year 4 discounts under the schools and librar. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Deputy Chief, Telecommunications. Adopted: 09/19/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2345). WCB [120]DA-02-2345A1.doc [121]DA-02-2345A1.pdf [122]DA-02-2345A1.txt VERIZON WIRELESS MESSAGING SERVICES, INC.. Granted request by Verizon for a limited waiver of sections 22.947 and 22.949 of the rules to preclude the filing of Phase I or Phase II cellular unserved area applications proposing coverage in National Radio Quiet Zone.. Action by: Chief, Policy and Rules Branch. Adopted: 09/19/2002 by ORDER. (DA No. 02-2331). WTB [123]DA-02-2331A1.doc [124]DA-02-2331A1.pdf [125]DA-02-2331A1.txt DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL AND SPECTRUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MEETING FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY