Clearing of the 740-806 MHz Band; Conversion to Digital Television

In this document, the Commission adopts mechanisms and makes determinations intended to facilitate the clearing of the 740-806 MHz band to allow for the introduction of new wireless services, and to promote the early transition of analog television licensees to digital television service ("DTV"). The Commission adopts rules and policies that allow the private sector to determine the band-clearing mechanisms that will best suit broadcasters' and potential new 700 MHz licensees' needs. By this action, the Commission also builds upon the policies adopted in the Memorandum Opinion and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making in this proceeding ("700 MHz MO&O and FNPRM") in which it provided guidance regarding its review of regulatory requests filed in connection with voluntary private agreements that would accelerate the DTV transition and open the 700 MHz band for new uses.