spectrum-allocation · Federal Communications Commission · Published 1998-11-25 · Effective 1999-01-25 · 63 FR 65087
Document
Document number
98-31334
Federal Register citation
63 FR 65087
CFR reference
47 CFR 1
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
spectrum-allocation
Publication date
1998-11-25
Effective date
1999-01-25
FCC docket
MM Docket No. 97-217
Abstract
In this Report and Order (``Order''), the Commission adopts amendments to its rules to enable Multipoint Distribution Service (``MDS'') and Instructional Television Fixed Service (``ITFS'') licensees to engage in fixed two-way transmissions. These rule changes enhance the flexibility of MDS and ITFS operations through facilitated use of response stations, use of cellular configurations, use of signal booster stations with program origination capability, and use of variable bandwidth (``subchanneling'' or ``superchanneling''). As a result of these rule changes, any MDS and ITFS frequencies in the 2 GHz band may be used by licensees, or leased to wireless cable operators, for broadband data, video or voice transmissions to and/or from subscribers' premises, promoting the competitive position of the wireless cable industry, augmenting the educational uses of these frequencies by ITFS entities, and increasing services to consumers.