# Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2006-11-17 · Effective 2006-12-18 · 71 FR 66876
## Document
- **Document number:** E6-18907
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 71 FR 66876
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 15
- **Publication date:** 2006-11-17
- **Effective date:** 2006-12-18
- **FCC docket:** ET Docket No. 04-186 and 02-380
## Abstract

This document allows low power devices to operate on unused television channels in locations where such operations will not result in harmful interference to TV and other authorized services. The Commission believes that this plan will provide for more efficient and effective use of the TV spectrum and will significantly benefit the public by allowing the development of new and innovative types of devices and services for businesses and consumers, without disrupting television and other authorized services using the TV bands.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/11/17/E6-18907/unlicensed-operation-in-the-tv-broadcast-bands)
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