# Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2019-10-25 · Effective 2020-04-27 · 84 FR 57343
## Document
- **Document number:** 2019-22511
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 84 FR 57343
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 1
- **Publication date:** 2019-10-25
- **Effective date:** 2020-04-27
- **FCC docket:** WT Docket No. 18-120
## Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) takes another step towards making more mid-band spectrum available for next generation wireless services benefitting all Americans. Specifically, the Commission transforms the regulatory framework governing the 2.5 GHz band (2496-2690 MHz), which is the single largest band of contiguous spectrum below 3 gigahertz.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/10/25/2019-22511/transforming-the-25-ghz-band)
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