STATEMENT OF
CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
Re: Amendment of Part 27 of  the Commission’s Rules to Govern the Operation of Wireless 
Communications Services in the 2.3 GHz Band, WT Docket No. 07-293; Establishment of 
Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Satellite Service in the 2310-2360 MHz Frequency 
Band, IB Docket No. 95-91, GEN Docket No. 90-357
To promote innovation, investment, and our global competitiveness, the National Broadband Plan 
recommends that 500 megahertz of spectrum be made available for broadband use within the next 
10 years, including 300 megahertz for mobile broadband use in the next five years.  Doing so is 
vital to seizing the opportunity of mobile broadband to be an enduring engine of economic 
growth, investment, and job creation in the 21st century.  
Today’s Report and Order moves us closer to this goal by amending the rules for Wireless 
Communication Services to make 25 megahertz of spectrum immediately available for mobile 
broadband.  It is a strong down payment on a vital national need.  And it comes at an important 
moment as 4G technologies are starting to be commercially deployed.  
I am pleased that by taking a fresh look at the WCS rules, we are able to create an environment 
for innovative, cutting-edge mobile products and services in a spectrum band that has essentially 
remained fallow for years -- while still protecting adjacent band services from harmful 
interference and providing important clarity about the long-term operation of satellite radio 
terrestrial repeaters.  
And to ensure that the potential of the WCS mobile broadband spectrum is realized fully and 
quickly, we also adopt strong build-out requirements that will spur investment and get services on 
this spectrum out to American consumers as speedily as possible.  
This item has been awaiting action for many years and I’m glad that we are able to bring it to 
completion today.  The National Broadband Plan was a real spur to today’s important action to 
unleash spectrum.  I thank the Bureaus and Offices and my colleagues for their hard work on 
these significant Reports and Orders.