WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Federal Communications Commission has issued a proposed rule called: Review of the Commission's Rules Governing the 896-901/935-940 MHz Band.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on March 17 by Marlene Dortch, Secretary.

Summary: In the document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment on a proposed voluntary, negotiation-based process to transition the entire ten megahertz in the 900 MHz band for broadband use in counties where applicants and licensees reach private agreements to do so. In order to implement this proposed framework, the Commission seeks comment on whether the current 900 MHz broadband rules, such as the eligibility criteria, application requirements and ...