Verizon Wireless told the FCC that service rules for advanced wir...

MHz and a downlink at 2110-2155 MHz. Verizon Wireless said Part 24 rules, with some changes, would provide flexibility for licensees in this spectrum. It argued for a “substantial service” performance requirement, noting advanced wireless services could develop in any of several different directions, so flexibility is crucial. Verizon Wireless said rules should provide for an initial license term longer than 10 years. Citing similar FCC actions at 700 MHz, Verizon Wireless said 15 years would accommodate the extent to which spectrum couldn’t be used while still encumbered by military and other incumbents. Concerning clearing of Defense Dept. and other govt. users at 1.7 GHz, Verizon Wireless said a “detailed plan (including timelines) must be developed before FCC’s rules are finalized, because timing of availability may impact band configuration.” A plan to pay for relocation of govt. incumbents with auction proceeds is “key to efficient band clearing,” Verizon Wireless said. While congressional legislation has been pending that would create a trust fund for such spectrum clearing, it has become enmeshed in Northpoint riders. An amendment recently was added to spectrum relocation trust fund legislation (HR-1320) by the Senate Commerce Committee that would allow Northpoint Communications to bypass an FCC auction for spectrum in the Ku-band.