Redesignating the 27.5-29.5 GHz Frequency Band, Reallocating the 29.5-30.0 GHz Frequency Band, and Establishing Rules and Policies for Local Multipoint Distribution Service and for Fixed Satellite Services
By this First Report and Order, the Commission designates band segments in the 27.5-30.0 GHz band (``28 GHz band'') for several types of wireless systems, clearing the way for licensing Local Multipoint Distribution Service (``LMDS'') providers, Fixed Satellite Service (``FSS'') systems, and feeder links for certain Mobile Satellite Service (``MSS'') systems. The associated downlink bands for satellite services at 17.7-20.2 GHz, are designated as well. Our band segmentation plan seeks to promote competition by permitting all proposed services to develop and offer innovative consumer services such as video program distribution, two-way interactive video, teleconferencing, telemedicine, telecommuting, and high speed data services within our borders and around the globe.