/ 06.24.2010 12:00AM
FCC to Issue MSS Spectrum Proposed Rulemaking in July
WASHINGTON: Federal Communications Commission Chairman
Julius Genachowski announced three items for possible consideration at the next
open meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 15. The items include
a notice of proposed rulemaking for reallocating 90 MHz of mobile satellite
service spectrum for a wireless broadband network. The three are listed as
follows:
Spectrum Flexibility NPRM and NOI:
A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and
Notice of Inquiry seeking comment on ways to encourage investment in
terrestrial broadband services within spectrum allocated to mobile satellite
services, while maintaining robust mobile satellite capability.
Rural Health Care Reform NPRM: A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking initiating
reforms to the Universal Service Rural Health Care Fund to expand the reach and
use of broadband connectivity by health care providers throughout the nation.
Electronic Tariff Filing NPRM:
A
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on streamlining the tariff filing
and formatting process by transitioning from paper to electronic filing to
reduce industry burden and promote an open, transparent, and efficient flow of
information.