PUBLIC NOTICE![](media/image1.png){width="0.6541666666666667in"
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**Federal Communications Commission**

**445 12th St., S.W.**

**Washington, D.C. 20554**

> **DA 00-2583**
>
> **November 15, 2000**

**FCC Staff Releases Its *Interim Report* on**

**Spectrum Study of the 2500 -- 2690 MHz Band:**

**The Potential for Accommodating**

**Third Generation Mobile Systems**

**(ET Docket No. 00-232)**

The staff of the Federal Communications Commission today released an
*Interim Report* on a Spectrum Study of the 2500-2690 MHz band for Third
Generation (3G) Wireless Systems. The Interim Report was prepared under
the leadership of the Office of Engineering and Technology, in
cooperation with the Mass Media Bureau, Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau, and the International Bureau.

The 2500 -- 2690 MHz band was identified by the 2000 World Radio
Conference (WRC-2000) as candidate spectrum for 3G systems, along with
the 806 -- 960 MHz and

1710 -- 1885 MHz bands. The WRC-2000 results allow countries flexibility
in deciding how to implement 3G systems. The conference recognized that
in many countries the frequency bands identified for 3G may already be
in use by equally vital services. In the United States, the 2500-2690
MHz band is currently used by the Instructional Television Fixed Service
(ITFS) and Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS).

The Interim Report examines technical characteristics of 3G systems; the
existing and planned use of the 2500--2690 MHz band, the ability for 3G
systems to share spectrum with incumbent services; and possible options
for segmenting these frequency bands to provide spectrum for 3G systems.
Spectrum relocation options and costs are expected to be addressed in a
final report that is scheduled to be completed by March 1, 2001.

The study conducted by the FCC staff is a companion to a study done by
the National Telecommunications Administration (NTIA) on the 1755-1850
MHz band. These reports are consistent with a Presidential Memorandum
issued on October 13, 2000, asking the Secretary of Commerce, in
cooperation with the FCC, to begin the process of selecting spectrum for
third generation wireless systems and issue interim reports by November
15, 2000 on current spectrum uses in certain frequency bands.

The Commission plans to initiate a rule making proceeding in the near
future to consider spectrum allocations to provide opportunities for
introduction of 3G systems. The rule making is expected to consider the
frequency bands identified by WRC --2000, as well as other spectrum. The
rule making will also consider the role that existing cellular, personal
communications, and special mobile radio services will play in offering
3G services, as well as a variety of other options.

The *Interim Report* is available for public inspection and copying
during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center,
Portals II, 445 12^th^ Street, S.W., Room CY-A257, Washington, D.C.
20554. This document may also be purchased from the Commission's copy
contractor, International Transcription Service, Inc., 1231 20^th^
Street, NW, 20036, telephone 202-857-3800, facsimile 202-857-3805, TTY
202-293-8810. Parties wishing to file comments on the Interim Report may
do so by referencing Docket No. ET 00-232. You may also view the
document and all Docket No. ET 00-232 filings by accessing the ECFS at
<https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/websql/prod/ecfs/comsrch_v2.hts>.

For further information, contact Julius Knapp or Geraldine Matise,
Office of Engineering and Technology, 202-418-2470, Charlie Rush,
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 202 418 7419, Brad Lerner, Mass
Media Bureau, 202 418 7066, Richard Engelman, International Bureau, 202
418 2157.