# The 4.9 GHz Band Transferred From Federal Government Use
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2002-04-09 · Effective 2002-05-09 · 67 FR 17009
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-8482
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 17009
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 2
- **Publication date:** 2002-04-09
- **Effective date:** 2002-05-09
- **FCC docket:** WT Docket No. 00-32
## Abstract

In this document, the Commission allocates 50 megahertz of spectrum in the 4940-4990 MHz band (4.9 GHz band) for fixed and mobile services (except aeronautical mobile service) and designates this band for use in support of public safety. The allocation and designation provide public safety users with additional spectrum to support new broadband applications. This action is pursuant to statutory requirements of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993. The Commission also continues its ongoing effort to streamline rules and eliminate redundancy by removing part 26.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/04/09/02-8482/the-49-ghz-band-transferred-from-federal-government-use)
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