Full FCC Rejects Recon Petition on 2013 H Block Rules
Commissioners rejected a Rural Wireless Association petition for reconsideration on FCC 2013 rules for the H block, the 1915-1920 and 1995-2000 MHz bands. RWA asked the commission to reconsider its decisions to license the H-block spectrum using economic areas and…
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to adopt population-based performance requirements. The agency “acted well within its discretion, struck a reasonable and well- justified balance among multiple statutory goals, and complied fully with the requirements of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act,” Friday's order said. Commissioner Geoffrey Starks, the only agency member to issue a statement, "will be watching" to see if the regulator ensures "licensees satisfy the agency’s buildout requirements in a timely manner. To maximize the efficient use of our limited spectrum, those requirements need to mean something."