Steve posted this to the WISPA Members list... I think that issue has already been decided. From what I hear (from a very good source), the FCC will adopt rules for the 3550-3700 MHz band that will incorporate, by and large, the three-tier regulatory scheme (Incumbent Access, Priority Access and General Authorized Access (GAA)) with short term Priority Access Licenses (PALs). There will be no PALs in the 3650-3700 MHz band, which will be GAA only, to prevent carriers from bidding on these areas and harming existing users. Non-exclusive access to 3650-3700 MHz spectrum will be through the automated Spectrum Access System (SAS).
Unless things change, the FCC will adopt the rules and the further notice of proposed rulemaking (FNPRM) at the April 17 meeting. Not sure about this, but I am guessing that the FNPRM will ask for comment on (1) NTIA’s proposal regarding the size of exclusion zones per its ex parte letter filed earlier this week, (2) competitive bidding procedures for PALs, and/or (3) SAS requirements. We will try to learn more in the next few weeks, and will also look to emphasize WISPA’s positions. Regards, Chuck On Sat, Mar 28, 2015 at 11:14 AM, Chuck Hogg <ch...@shelbybb.com> wrote: > Also, unbid PALs in tracts will go to GAA. > > Regards, > Chuck > > On Sat, Mar 28, 2015 at 11:13 AM, Chuck Hogg <ch...@shelbybb.com> wrote: > >> So here's what we've been advocating for a while. >> >> -Some set of spectrum for GAA (General Access Availability, like >> unlicensed) >> -Make it so no one company can buy all the PALs (Preferred Access >> Licensee) >> -Keep the tracts small enough so that we can use them in areas and apply >> for PALs at a decent price >> >> Regards, >> Chuck >> >> On Sat, Mar 28, 2015 at 12:22 AM, Jason McKemie < >> j.mcke...@veloxinetbroadband.com> wrote: >> >>> "The FCC would auction off licenses to service providers" - this sounds >>> bad. >>> >>> On Friday, March 27, 2015, Jaime Solorza <losguyswirel...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> http://www.pcworld.com/article/2903472/fcc-will-vote-next-month-on-plan-to-share-valuable-35ghz-spectrum.html >>>> >>>> Jaime Solorza >>>> >>> >> >
