Title 47

PART 27

Part 27 - Miscellaneous Wireless Communications Services

PART 27 - MISCELLANEOUS WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Authority:47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302a, 303, 307, 309, 332, 336, 337, 1403, 1404, 1451, and 1452, unless otherwise noted. Source:62 FR 9658, Mar. 3, 1997, unless otherwise noted.

47:2.0.1.1.5.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General Information
47:2.0.1.1.5.1.55.1SECTION 27.1
   27.1 Basis and purpose.
47:2.0.1.1.5.1.55.2SECTION 27.2
   27.2 Permissible communications.
47:2.0.1.1.5.1.55.3SECTION 27.3
   27.3 Other applicable rule parts.
47:2.0.1.1.5.1.55.4SECTION 27.4
   27.4 Terms and definitions.
47:2.0.1.1.5.1.55.5SECTION 27.5
   27.5 Frequencies.
47:2.0.1.1.5.1.55.6SECTION 27.6
   27.6 Service areas.
47:2.0.1.1.5.1.55.7SECTION 27.9
   27.9 Operation of certificated signal boosters.
47:2.0.1.1.5.1.55.8.2APPENDIX Appendix A
   Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 27 - List of Partial Economic Areas With Corresponding Counties
47:2.0.1.1.5.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Applications and Licenses
47:2.0.1.1.5.2.55.1SECTION 27.10
   27.10 Regulatory status.
47:2.0.1.1.5.2.55.2SECTION 27.11
   27.11 Initial authorization.
47:2.0.1.1.5.2.55.3SECTION 27.12
   27.12 Eligibility.
47:2.0.1.1.5.2.55.4SECTION 27.13
   27.13 License period.
47:2.0.1.1.5.2.55.5SECTION 27.14
   27.14 Construction requirements.
47:2.0.1.1.5.2.55.6SECTION 27.15
   27.15 Geographic partitioning and spectrum disaggregation.
47:2.0.1.1.5.2.55.7SECTION 27.16
   27.16 Network access requirements for Block C in the 746-757 and 776-787 MHz bands.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Technical Standards
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.1SECTION 27.50
   27.50 Power limits and duty cycle.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.2SECTION 27.51
   27.51 Equipment authorization.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.3SECTION 27.52
   27.52 RF exposure.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.4SECTION 27.53
   27.53 Emission limits.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.5SECTION 27.54
   27.54 Frequency stability.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.6SECTION 27.55
   27.55 Power strength limits.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.7SECTION 27.56
   27.56 Antenna structures; air navigation safety.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.8SECTION 27.57
   27.57 International coordination.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.9SECTION 27.58
   27.58 Interference to BRS/EBS receivers.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.10SECTION 27.59
   27.59 [Reserved]
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.11SECTION 27.60
   27.60 TV/DTV interference protection criteria.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.12SECTION 27.61-27.62
   27.61-27.62 [Reserved]
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.13SECTION 27.64
   27.64 Protection from interference.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.14SECTION 27.65
   27.65 Acceptance of interference in 2000-2020 MHz.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.15SECTION 27.66
   27.66 Discontinuance, reduction, or impairment of service.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.16SECTION 27.70
   27.70 Information exchange.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.17SECTION 27.72
   27.72 Information sharing requirements.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.18SECTION 27.73
   27.73 WCS, AMT, and Goldstone coordination requirements.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.19SECTION 27.75
   27.75 Basic interoperability requirement.
47:2.0.1.1.5.3.55.20SECTION 27.77
   27.77 Restriction on mobile and portable equipment in the 1695-1710 MHz and 1755-1780 MHz bands.
47:2.0.1.1.5.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Competitive Bidding Procedures for the 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz Bands
47:2.0.1.1.5.4.55.1SECTION 27.201
   27.201 WCS in the 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz bands subject to competitive bidding.
47:2.0.1.1.5.4.55.2SECTION 27.202-27.208
   27.202-27.208 [Reserved]
47:2.0.1.1.5.4.55.3SECTION 27.209
   27.209 Designated entities; bidding credits; unjust enrichment.
47:2.0.1.1.5.4.55.4SECTION 27.210
   27.210 Definitions.
47:2.0.1.1.5.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Application, Licensing, and Processing Rules for WCS
47:2.0.1.1.5.5.55.1SECTION 27.301
   27.301 [Reserved]
47:2.0.1.1.5.5.55.2SECTION 27.302
   27.302 Eligibility.
47:2.0.1.1.5.5.55.3SECTION 27.303
   27.303 Upper 700 MHz commercial and public safety coordination zone.
47:2.0.1.1.5.5.55.4SECTION 27.304-27.307
   27.304-27.307 [Reserved]
47:2.0.1.1.5.5.55.5SECTION 27.308
   27.308 Technical content of applications.
47:2.0.1.1.5.5.55.6SECTION 27.310-27.320
   27.310-27.320 [Reserved]
47:2.0.1.1.5.5.55.7SECTION 27.321
   27.321 Mutually exclusive applications.
47:2.0.1.1.5.5.55.8SECTION 27.322-27.325
   27.322-27.325 [Reserved]
47:2.0.1.1.5.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Competitive Bidding Procedures for the 698-806 MHz Band
47:2.0.1.1.5.6.55.1SECTION 27.501
   27.501 746-758 MHz, 775-788 MHz, and 805-806 MHz bands subject to competitive bidding.
47:2.0.1.1.5.6.55.2SECTION 27.502
   27.502 Designated entities.
47:2.0.1.1.5.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Guard Band A and B Blocks (757-758/787-788 MHz and 775-776/805-806 MHz Bands)
47:2.0.1.1.5.7.55.1SECTION 27.601
   27.601 Authority and coordination requirements.
47:2.0.1.1.5.7.55.2SECTION 27.602
   27.602 Lease agreements.
47:2.0.1.1.5.7.55.3SECTION 27.604
   27.604 Limitation on licenses won at auction.
47:2.0.1.1.5.7.55.4SECTION 27.607
   27.607 Performance requirements and annual reporting requirement.
47:2.0.1.1.5.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Competitive Bidding Procedures for the 698-746 MHz Band
47:2.0.1.1.5.8.55.1SECTION 27.701
   27.701 698-746 MHz bands subject to competitive bidding.
47:2.0.1.1.5.8.55.2SECTION 27.702
   27.702 Designated entities.
47:2.0.1.1.5.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - 1.4 GHz Band
47:2.0.1.1.5.9.55.1SECTION 27.801
   27.801 Scope.
47:2.0.1.1.5.9.55.2SECTION 27.802
   27.802 Permissible communications.
47:2.0.1.1.5.9.55.3SECTION 27.803
   27.803 Coordination requirements.
47:2.0.1.1.5.9.55.4SECTION 27.804
   27.804 Field strength limits at WMTS facility.
47:2.0.1.1.5.9.55.5SECTION 27.805
   27.805 Geographic partitioning and spectrum disaggregation.
47:2.0.1.1.5.9.55.6SECTION 27.806
   27.806 1.4 GHz service licenses subject to competitive bidding.
47:2.0.1.1.5.9.55.7SECTION 27.807
   27.807 Designated entities.
47:2.0.1.1.5.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - 1670-1675 MHz Band
47:2.0.1.1.5.10.55.1SECTION 27.901
   27.901 Scope.
47:2.0.1.1.5.10.55.2SECTION 27.902
   27.902 Permissible communications.
47:2.0.1.1.5.10.55.3SECTION 27.903
   27.903 Coordination requirements.
47:2.0.1.1.5.10.55.4SECTION 27.904
   27.904 Geographic partitioning and spectrum disaggregation.
47:2.0.1.1.5.10.55.5SECTION 27.905
   27.905 1670-1675 MHz service licenses subject to competitive bidding.
47:2.0.1.1.5.10.55.6SECTION 27.906
   27.906 Designated entities.
47:2.0.1.1.5.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz
47:2.0.1.1.5.11.55SUBJGRP 55
   Licensing and Competitive Bidding Provisions
47:2.0.1.1.5.11.55.1SECTION 27.1001
   27.1001 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz bands subject to competitive bidding.
47:2.0.1.1.5.11.55.2SECTION 27.1002
   27.1002 Designated entities in the 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz bands.
47:2.0.1.1.5.11.56SUBJGRP 56
   Reimbursement Obligation of Licensees at 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz
47:2.0.1.1.5.11.56.3SECTION 27.1021
   27.1021 Reimbursement obligation of licensees at 1915-1920 MHz.
47:2.0.1.1.5.11.56.4SECTION 27.1031
   27.1031 Reimbursement obligation of licensees at 1995-2000 MHz.
47:2.0.1.1.5.11.56.5SECTION 27.1041
   27.1041 Termination of cost-sharing obligations.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12SUBPART L
Subpart L - 1695-1710 MHz, 1710-1755 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz, 2110-2155 MHz, 2155-2180 MHz, 2180-2200 MHz Bands
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.57SUBJGRP 57
   Licensing and Competitive Bidding Provisions
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.57.1SECTION 27.1101
   27.1101 1710-1755 MHz and 2110-2155 MHz bands subject to competitive bidding.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.57.2SECTION 27.1102
   27.1102 Designated Entities in the 1710-1755 MHz and 2110-2155 MHz bands.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.57.3SECTION 27.1103
   27.1103 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz bands subject to competitive bidding.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.57.4SECTION 27.1104
   27.1104 Designated Entities in the 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz bands.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.57.5SECTION 27.1105
   27.1105 1695-1710 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz and 2155-2180 MHz bands subject to competitive bidding.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.57.6SECTION 27.1106
   27.1106 Designated Entities in the 1695-1710 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz, and 2155-2180 MHz bands.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.58SUBJGRP 58
   Relocation of Incumbents
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.58.7SECTION 27.1111
   27.1111 Relocation of fixed microwave service licensees in the 2110-2150 and 2160-2200 MHz bands.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.59SUBJGRP 59
   Protection of Incumbent Operations
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.59.8SECTION 27.1131
   27.1131 Protection of part 101 operations.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.59.9SECTION 27.1132
   27.1132 Protection of incumbent operations in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.59.10SECTION 27.1133
   27.1133 Protection of part 74 and part 78 operations.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.59.11SECTION 27.1134
   27.1134 Protection of Federal Government operations.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.59.12SECTION 27.1135
   27.1135 Protection of non-Federal Government Meteorological-Satellite operations.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.59.13SECTION 27.1136
   27.1136 Protection of mobile satellite services in the 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz bands.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.60SUBJGRP 60
   Cost-Sharing Policies Governing Microwave Relocation From the 2110-2150 MHz and 2160-2200 MHz Bands
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.60.14SECTION 27.1160
   27.1160 Cost-sharing requirements for AWS.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.60.15SECTION 27.1162
   27.1162 Administration of the Cost-Sharing Plan.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.60.16SECTION 27.1164
   27.1164 The cost-sharing formula.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.60.17SECTION 27.1166
   27.1166 Reimbursement under the Cost-Sharing Plan.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.60.18SECTION 27.1168
   27.1168 Triggering a Reimbursement Obligation.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.60.19SECTION 27.1170
   27.1170 Payment issues.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.60.20SECTION 27.1172
   27.1172 Dispute Resolution Under the Cost-Sharing Plan.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.60.21SECTION 27.1174
   27.1174 Termination of cost-sharing obligations.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.61SUBJGRP 61
   Cost-Sharing Policies Governing Broadband Radio Service Relocation From the 2150-2160/62 MHz Band
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.61.22SECTION 27.1176
   27.1176 Cost-sharing requirements for AWS in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.61.23SECTION 27.1178
   27.1178 Administration of the Cost-Sharing Plan.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.61.24SECTION 27.1180
   27.1180 The cost-sharing formula.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.61.25SECTION 27.1182
   27.1182 Reimbursement under the Cost-Sharing Plan.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.61.26SECTION 27.1184
   27.1184 Triggering a reimbursement obligation.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.61.27SECTION 27.1186
   27.1186 Payment issues.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.61.28SECTION 27.1188
   27.1188 Dispute resolution under the Cost-Sharing Plan.
47:2.0.1.1.5.12.61.29SECTION 27.1190
   27.1190 Termination of cost-sharing obligations.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13SUBPART M
Subpart M - Broadband Radio Service and Educational Broadband Service
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62SUBJGRP 62
   Technical Standards
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.1SECTION 27.1200
   27.1200 Change to BRS and EBS.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.2SECTION 27.1201
   27.1201 [Reserved]
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.3SECTION 27.1202
   27.1202 Cable/BRS cross-ownership.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.4SECTION 27.1203
   27.1203 EBS programming requirements.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.5SECTION 27.1204
   27.1204 EBS Tribal priority filing window.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.6SECTION 27.1205
   27.1205 EBS renewal standard.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.7SECTION 27.1206
   27.1206 Geographic service area.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.8SECTION 27.1207
   27.1207 Service areas and authorizations.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.9SECTION 27.1208
   27.1208 Geographic area licensing.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.10SECTION 27.1209
   27.1209 Reversion and overlay rights.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.11SECTION 27.1210
   27.1210 Remote control operation.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.12SECTION 27.1211
   27.1211 Unattended operation.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.13SECTION 27.1212
   27.1212 License term.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.14SECTION 27.1213
   27.1213 Designated entity provisions for BRS in Commission auctions commencing prior to January 1, 2004.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.15SECTION 27.1214
   27.1214 EBS grandfathered leases.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.16SECTION 27.1215
   27.1215 BRS grandfathered leases.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.17SECTION 27.1216
   27.1216 Grandfathered E and F group EBS licenses.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.18SECTION 27.1217
   27.1217 Competitive bidding procedures for the Broadband Radio Service and the Educational Broadband Service.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.19SECTION 27.1218
   27.1218 Broadband Radio Service designated entity provisions.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.20SECTION 27.1219
   27.1219 Educational Broadband Service designated entity provisions.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.21SECTION 27.1220
   27.1220 Transmission standards.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.22SECTION 27.1221
   27.1221 Interference protection.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.62.23SECTION 27.1222
   27.1222 Operations in the 2568-2572 and 2614-2618 bands.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.63SUBJGRP 63
   Relocation Procedures for the 2150-2160/62 MHz Band
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.63.24SECTION 27.1250
   27.1250 Transition of the 2150-2160/62 MHz band from the Broadband Radio Service to the Advanced Wireless Service.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.63.25SECTION 27.1251
   27.1251 Mandatory negotiations.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.63.26SECTION 27.1252
   27.1252 Involuntary relocation procedures.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.63.27SECTION 27.1253
   27.1253 Sunset provisions.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.63.28SECTION 27.1254
   27.1254 Eligibility.
47:2.0.1.1.5.13.63.29SECTION 27.1255
   27.1255 Relocation criteria for Broadband Radio Service licensees in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band.
47:2.0.1.1.5.14SUBPART N
Subpart N - 600 MHz Band
47:2.0.1.1.5.14.64SUBJGRP 64
   Competitive Bidding Provisions
47:2.0.1.1.5.14.64.1SECTION 27.1300
   27.1300 600 MHz band subject to competitive bidding.
47:2.0.1.1.5.14.64.2SECTION 27.1301
   27.1301 Designated entities in the 600 MHz band.
47:2.0.1.1.5.14.65SUBJGRP 65
   Protection of Other Services
47:2.0.1.1.5.14.65.3SECTION 27.1310
   27.1310 Protection of Broadcast Television Service in the 600 MHz band from wireless operations.
47:2.0.1.1.5.14.66SUBJGRP 66
   Coordination/Notification Requirements
47:2.0.1.1.5.14.66.4SECTION 27.1320
   27.1320 Notification to white space database administrators.
47:2.0.1.1.5.14.66.5SECTION 27.1321
   27.1321 Requirements for operation of base and fixed stations in the 600 MHz downlink band in close proximity to Radio Astronomy Observatories.
47:2.0.1.1.5.15SUBPART O
Subpart O - 3.7 GHz Service (3700-3980 MHz)
47:2.0.1.1.5.15.67.1SECTION 27.1401
   27.1401 Licenses in the 3.7 GHz Service are subject to competitive bidding.
47:2.0.1.1.5.15.67.2SECTION 27.1402
   27.1402 Designated entities in the 3.7 GHz Service.
47:2.0.1.1.5.15.67.3SECTION 27.1411
   27.1411 Transition of the 3700-3980 MHz band to the 3.7 GHz Service.
47:2.0.1.1.5.15.67.4SECTION 27.1412
   27.1412 Transition Plan.
47:2.0.1.1.5.15.67.5SECTION 27.1413
   27.1413 Relocation Coordinator.
47:2.0.1.1.5.15.67.6SECTION 27.1414
   27.1414 Relocation Payment Clearinghouse.
47:2.0.1.1.5.15.67.7SECTION 27.1415
   27.1415 Documentation of expenses.
47:2.0.1.1.5.15.67.8SECTION 27.1416
   27.1416 Reimbursable costs.
47:2.0.1.1.5.15.67.9SECTION 27.1417
   27.1417 Reimbursement fund.
47:2.0.1.1.5.15.67.10SECTION 27.1418
   27.1418 Payment obligations.
47:2.0.1.1.5.15.67.11SECTION 27.1419
   27.1419 Lump sum payment for earth station opt out.
47:2.0.1.1.5.15.67.12SECTION 27.1420
   27.1420 Cost-sharing formula.
47:2.0.1.1.5.15.67.13SECTION 27.1421
   27.1421 Disputes over costs and cost-sharing.
47:2.0.1.1.5.15.67.14SECTION 27.1422
   27.1422 Accelerated relocation payment.
47:2.0.1.1.5.15.67.15SECTION 27.1423
   27.1423 Protection of incumbent operations.
47:2.0.1.1.5.15.67.16SECTION 27.1424
   27.1424 Agreements between 3.7 GHz Service licensees and C-Band earth station operators.
47:2.0.1.1.5.16SUBPART P
Subpart P - Regulations Governing Licensing and Use of 900 MHz Broadband Service in the 897.5-900.5 MHz and 936.5-939.5 MHz Bands
47:2.0.1.1.5.16.67.1SECTION 27.1500
   27.1500 Scope.
47:2.0.1.1.5.16.67.2SECTION 27.1501
   27.1501 Definitions.
47:2.0.1.1.5.16.67.3SECTION 27.1502
   27.1502 Permanent discontinuance of 900 MHz broadband licenses.
47:2.0.1.1.5.16.67.4SECTION 27.1503
   27.1503 Broadband license eligibility and application requirements.
47:2.0.1.1.5.16.67.5SECTION 27.1504
   27.1504 Mandatory relocation.
47:2.0.1.1.5.16.67.6SECTION 27.1505
   27.1505 Performance requirements.
47:2.0.1.1.5.16.67.7SECTION 27.1506
   27.1506 Frequencies.
47:2.0.1.1.5.16.67.8SECTION 27.1507
   27.1507 Effective radiated power limits for 900 MHz broadband systems.
47:2.0.1.1.5.16.67.9SECTION 27.1508
   27.1508 Field strength limit.
47:2.0.1.1.5.16.67.10SECTION 27.1509
   27.1509 Emission limits.
47:2.0.1.1.5.16.67.11SECTION 27.1510
   27.1510 Unacceptable interference to narrowband 900 MHz licensees from 900 MHz broadband licensees.