Type:Notice
Citation:86 FR 10278
Reading Time:about a minute or two
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice to close the PS Docket No. 13-42 about reallocating the 470-512 MHz spectrum, also known as the T-Band. This decision follows the signing of the "Don't Break Up the T-Band Act," which repeals the requirement to reallocate and auction these frequencies. Initially, the FCC had planned to auction these frequencies, but with the law change, there is no longer a need to proceed with this plan.
Simple Explanation
The government decided to keep using a special radio section called the T-Band for emergency helpers like police and firefighters, instead of selling it to companies. This choice was made after a new law said not to change who uses the radio band.