Wireless Bureau Modifies Freeze on Changes to Allocations in 900 MHz Band
The FCC Wireless Bureau modified the temporary freeze on accepting some applications for changes to operations in the 900 MHz band. The FCC has had a freeze since last year (see 1809130064) as it probes future use (see 1708070043). “Anterix…
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in its Request states that many 900 MHz band incumbents were in the process of upgrading or replacing their systems when the freeze was announced, and that these incumbents wish to construct on frequencies outside of the proposed broadband segment,” said an order on docket 17-200. “The 900 MHz freeze should be modified to provide greater flexibility for incumbents to relocate out of the proposed broadband segment. The purpose of the freeze is to preserve the current landscape of authorized operations in the band while the Commission considers potential rule changes.” Staff said “the future availability of the 900 MHz band will not be jeopardized by allowing an incumbent to exchange frequencies in a manner that does not increase that incumbent’s net number of licensed frequencies and is consistent with the Commission’s proposed band realignment.” Meanwhile, Anterix representatives met Giulia McHenry, acting chief of the Office of Economics and Analytics, about broad interest in 900 MHz private broadband. Anterix also spoke with Umair Javed, aide to Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel.