# MDS and ITFS Two-Way Transmissions
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 1998-11-25 · Effective 1999-01-25 · 63 FR 65087
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-31334
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 65087
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 1
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/11/25/98-31334/mds-and-itfs-two-way-transmissions)
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