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FAQs
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Parties Involved in Reconfiguration
What is the Role of the FCC?
As the government entity in charge of regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable, the FCC released the R&O ordering the reconfiguration of the 800 MHz Band. The FCC will provide oversight to the TA to ensure that band reconfiguration proceeds on schedule, and resolve any disputes that are referred to them by the TA.
What is the role of the 800 MHz Transition Administrator?
The 800 MHz Transition Administrator (TA) is an independent entity appointed by the FCC and responsible for overseeing the reconfiguration process. The TA has been charged by the FCC to oversee the reconfiguration of the 800 MHz band. The TA will not only manage both the administrative and financial aspects of the reconfiguration, but also establish a relocation schedule, specify replacement spectrum for relocating licensees, approve licensee cost estimates/reconfiguration contracts, and facilitate the resolution of any disputes that may arise. You are encouraged to use the TA as a fair and independent source of information and assistance related to the 800 MHz reconfiguration process.
What is the role of Sprint Nextel?
Sprint Nextel has been charged by the FCC with funding relocation costs for affected licensees. In addition to reconfiguring many of its own 800 MHz operations, Sprint Nextel will pay all allowable costs of relocating other 800 MHz incumbents that are required to reconfigure their systems to new frequencies with comparable facilities. To ensure that the reconfiguration is completed nationwide, the FCC has required Sprint Nextel to secure irrevocable letters of credit in the amount of $2.5 billion and commit to fully funding the 800 MHz reconfiguration. Sprint Nextel can be reached via email at .
What is the role of the Licensee?
As the primary party affected by the FCC’s mandated reconfiguration, you will be heavily involved in the reconfiguration process. You and your authorized representatives can expect to obtain comparable facilities at your new frequency and have all reasonable reconfiguration costs covered. To accomplish this relocation, you will negotiate with Sprint Nextel to reach a contract/agreement. It is important to note that you and associated third parties are required to make representations to the TA with the same requirement of truth and candor as representations to the FCC.
Will the merger of Sprint and Nextel affect the 800 MHz reconfiguration?
Sprint Nextel, the entity formed by the merging of Sprint Corporation and Nextel Communications, has assumed and will honor all obligations that Nextel has accepted to implement the 800 MHz reconfiguration plan.
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