On June 10, 2004, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted Report & Order 04-135. These new rules facilitate the provision of fixed and mobile broadband access, educational and other advanced services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz bands.

On April 12, 2006 the FCC adopted an Order that continues the FCC’s efforts to transform its rules and policies governing the 2496-2690 MHz Broadband Radio Service ("BRS") and Educational Broadband Service ("EBS") band. In that Order, the FCC adopted several modifications and enhancements to its earlier BRS/EBS Report and Order which restructured the 2496-2690 MHz band. Specifically, the FCC modified the process for transitioning to the new BRS/EBS band plan by changing the transition planning area from Major Economic Areas to Basic Trading Areas. The FCC also allowed BRS and EBS licensees the option to self transition to the new band plan in markets where a proponent has not come forward or a proponent withdraws an initiation plan. With respect to leases entered into under the FCC’s secondary market rules, the Commission held that EBS licensees are permitted to enter into excess capacity leases for a maximum of 30 years, but leases with terms of 15 years or longer must include a right to review the educational use requirements of the leases every five years starting at year 15.

These rules become final on July 19, 2006. It is our belief that extensive transition activity will commence immediately on that date.

EZTA recognizes the need of Educational Broadband Service (EBS) licensees seeking accurate, reliable and efficient guidance throughout the complex re-banding process.

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