# Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2016-11-14 · Effective 2016-12-14 · 81 FR 79894
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-25765
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 79894
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 1
- **Publication date:** 2016-11-14
- **Effective date:** 2016-12-14
- **FCC docket:** GN Docket No. 14-177, IB Docket Nos. 15-256 and 97-95, RM-11664, WT Docket No. 10-112
## Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopts rules for specific millimeter wave (mmW) bands above 24 GHz. This action is undertaken to establish a regulatory framework for the use of these bands for the development of the next generational evolution of wireless technology. Once effective, these rules will promote the development of highly beneficial technologies, in particular the so-called 5G technology.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/14/2016-25765/use-of-spectrum-bands-above-24-ghz-for-mobile-radio-services)
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