The FCC released an order clearing the way for Dish...
The FCC released an order clearing the way for Dish Network to convert its mobile satellite service S-band spectrum to terrestrial use while the agency auctions the adjacent H block, subject of a rulemaking notice also released at our deadline.…
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“With this Report and Order, we increase the Nation’s supply of spectrum for mobile broadband by adopting flexible use rules for 40 megahertz of spectrum in the 2 GHz band (2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz), which we term the AWS-4 band,” the FCC stated (http://xrl.us/bn6w95). “We carry out a recommendation in the National Broadband Plan that the Commission enable the provision of standalone terrestrial services in the 2 GHz Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) spectrum band, thus dramatically increasing the value of this spectrum to the public.” The MSS order was approved last week (CD Dec 13 p8).