Sec.  22.551   Nationwide network paging service.

   

   Link to an amendment published at  70 FR 19309 , Apr. 13, 2005.

   The rules in this section govern the application for and provision of
   nationwide network paging service on the channels reserved
   specifically for such service in Sec. 22.531(b).

   (a) Nationwide network providers; organizers. If and when a nationwide
   network paging channel becomes available for assignment, the FCC will
   issue a Public Notice inviting applications from eligibles seeking to
   provide or organize a nationwide network paging service. The Public
   Notice will provide complete details regarding application
   requirements and procedures.

   (b) Licensing. The FCC may issue a paging geographic area
   authorization to the nationwide network provider or organizer. All
   transmissions of nationwide network messages on the channels reserved
   for such service in Sec. 22.531(b) are authorized solely under the
   authorization(s) of the nationwide network provider or organizer,
   notwithstanding whether or not the messages pass through facilities
   owned, operated or licensed to affiliated local carriers.

   [ 62 FR 11636 , Mar. 12, 1997]