# Processing Applications in the Digital Broadcast Satellite Service
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2021-09-03 · Effective 2021-10-04 · 86 FR 49484
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-18043
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 86 FR 49484
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 25
- **Publication date:** 2021-09-03
- **Effective date:** 2021-10-04
- **FCC docket:** IB Docket No. 06-160
## Abstract

In this Report and Order, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) amends its rules to establish a licensing and regulatory framework for space stations in the Digital Broadcast Satellite Service in the 12.2-12.7 GHz and 17.3-17.8 GHz frequency bands that harmonizes the rules regulating DBS with those regulating geostationary-satellite orbit Fixed-Satellite Service systems.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/09/03/2021-18043/processing-applications-in-the-digital-broadcast-satellite-service)
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