The NTIA controls those frequencies used by the feds, including the military. It wields considerable power in protecting those frequencies and has the dominant position versus the FCC. As well, the NTIA does considerable work on the international front, where it works to protect the U.S. militaries use of certain frequencies. For example, when it comes to working within the ITU, it is the NTIA that takes the lead, not the FCC.
A specific example of how this has effected the WISP/unlicensed community is 5.4 GHz, where the DoD objections led the NTIA to force the FCC and industry to re-address the DFS issue until the DoD was happy. As you know, this stalled use of the allocation for about 3 years now and has only recently been finally resolved. Patrick Leary AVP WISP Markets Alvarion, Inc. o: 650.314.2628 c: 760.580.0080 Vonage: 650.641.1243 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter R. Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 12:15 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] NTIA? Doesn't this sound like a mini FCC? http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/aboutntia/aboutntia.htm About the NTIA The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is the President's principal adviser on telecommunications and information policy issues, and in this role frequently works with other Executive Branch agencies to develop and present the Administration's position on these issues. Since its creation in 1978, NTIA has been at the cutting edge of critical issues. In addition to representing the Executive Branch in both domestic and international telecommunications and information policy activities, NTIA also manages the Federal use of spectrum; performs cutting-edge telecommunications research and engineering, including resolving technical telecommunications issues for the Federal government and private sector; and administers infrastructure and public telecommunications facilities grants. The telecommunications and information revolution is bringing dramatic growth and change to the nation's economic, social, and political life. As a result, our fundamental mission is to promote market-based policies which lower prices to consumers and encourage innovation, while harnessing the resources of the Federal government to support spectrum-based technologies which enhance efficiency and productivity. *NTIA Line Offices * The *Office of Spectrum Management <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/osmhome/osmhome.html>* (OSM) formulates and establishes plans and policies that ensure the effective, efficient, and equitable use of the spectrum both nationally and internationally. Through the development of long range spectrum plans, the OSM is prepared to address future Federal government spectrum requirements, including public safety operations and the coordination and registration of Federal government satellite networks. The OSM also satisfies the frequency assignment needs of the Federal agencies and provides spectrum certification for new Federal agency radio communication systems. The *Office of Policy Analysis and Development <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/opadhome/opadhome.html>* (OPAD) is the domestic policy division of the NTIA. OPAD supports NTIA's role as principal adviser to the Executive Branch and the Secretary of Commerce on telecommunications and information policies by conducting research and analysis and preparing policy recommendations. The domestic policy office generates policies that promote innovation, competition, and economic growth for the benefit of American businesses and consumers. The *Office of International Affairs* <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/oiahome/oiahome.html> (OIA) develops and implements policies to enhance U.S. companies' ability to compete globally in the information technology and communications (ICT) sectors. In consultation with other U.S. agencies and the U.S. private sector, OIA participates in international and regional fora to promote policies that open ICT markets and encourage competition. The *Institute for Telecommunication Sciences* <http://www.its.bldrdoc.gov/> (ITS) is the research and engineering laboratory of the NTIA. ITS provides technical support to NTIA in advancing telecommunications and information infrastructure development, enhancing domestic competition, improving U.S. telecommunications trade opportunities, and promoting more efficient and effective use of the radio spectrum. ITS also serves as a principal Federal resource for investigating the telecommunications challenges of other Federal agencies, state and local governments, private corporations and associations, and international organizations. The *Office of Telecommunications and Information Applications* <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/otiahome/otiahome.html> (OTIA) administers two programs: the /*Technology Opportunities Program*/ <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top> (TOP) and the /*Public Telecommunications Facilities Program <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ptfp>*/ (PTFP). From 1994 to 2004, TOP provided matching grants to non-profit organizations and state and local governments across the United States to demonstrate innovative applications of advanced telecommunications and information technology. 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