The FCC placed its annual CMRS competition report on the agenda f...
The FCC placed its annual CMRS competition report on the agenda for the Sept. 9 open meeting, along with a significant order that would launch a controversial auction of H-block spectrum (see story elsewhere in this issue). The annual…
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CMRS report, mandated by Congress, provides updated information on such issues as market share, services offered and subscriber levels. On the H- band auction, the Commission confirmed in the notice the items concern spectrum at 1915-1920 and 1995-2000 MHz and at 2020-2025 and 2175-2180 MHz. The Media Bureau will present 2 items, including an order on obligations TV broadcasters have to children. Some complained that the draft wasn’t very aggressive (CD Aug 26 p2). The bureau will also present an order with rules on digital low power TV, TV translator and TV booster stations. Also on the agenda: (1) A call for comment on a recommendation by the N. American Numbering Council to reduce the time interval for porting between wireline and wireless carriers. (2) The 4th report on deployment of advanced telecom services. (3) The International Bureau’s 2nd annual report on the satellite industry. The bureau started the industry report series a year ago to “put everyone on the same page,” according to one industry official.