# Cellular Service, Including Changes in Licensing of Unserved Area
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2018-08-02 · Effective 2018-09-04 · 83 FR 37760
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-16512
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 83 FR 37760
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 22
- **Publication date:** 2018-08-02
- **Effective date:** 2018-09-04
- **FCC docket:** WT Docket Nos. 12-40, 16-138
## Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts revised rules governing the 800 MHz Cellular Radiotelephone (Cellular) Service and other commercial mobile radio services (CMRS) governed by Part 22 of the Commission's rules. These steps to remove unnecessary regulatory burdens for Cellular Service and other Part 22 licensees will free up more resources for investment in new technologies and greater spectrum efficiency to meet increasing consumer demand for advanced wireless services. Specifically, the Commission modernizes its rules by eliminating several Part 22 recordkeeping and reporting obligations that were adopted more than two decades ago--obligations for which there is no longer a benefit to outweigh the compliance costs and burdens imposed on licensees. It also eliminates certain Cellular Service-specific rules that are no longer necessary. These reforms will provide Cellular Service and other Part 22 licensees with enhanced flexibility and advance the goal of ensuring more consistency in licensing across commercial wireless services, while taking into account unique features of each service. With this document, the Commission terminates the Cellular Reform proceeding in WT Docket No. 12-40, including RM Nos. 11510 and 11660.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/08/02/2018-16512/cellular-service-including-changes-in-licensing-of-unserved-area)
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