Good info, thanks. I suppose I've heard some of that. I didn't know anything about the exclusive/reserved licensing option, however.
On Saturday, March 28, 2015, Mike Hammett <af...@ics-il.net> wrote: > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/96rxvh3wq1e90db/2014-06-13%2013.30%203550-3700%20MHz_%20The%20FCC_s%20Proposal.wmv?dl=0 > > > > ----- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > http://www.ics-il.com > > ------------------------------ > *From: *"Jason McKemie" <j.mcke...@veloxinetbroadband.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','j.mcke...@veloxinetbroadband.com');>> > *To: *af@afmug.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com');> > *Sent: *Saturday, March 28, 2015 10:25:00 AM > *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] FCC will vote next month on plan to share valuable > 3.5GHz spectrum | PCWorld > > Is incumbent access like homesteading? If so, what are the requirements? > Suggested reading? I'm a bit concerned, as an incompetent operator around > here is all over this band and really just thinks it belongs to them - not > good news if it actually soon will. > > On Saturday, March 28, 2015, Chuck Hogg <ch...@shelbybb.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ch...@shelbybb.com');>> wrote: > >> 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 >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >> >
