Media Contact: 
Brooke Ericson, (202) 418-2300
Brooke.Ericson@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O’RIELLY 
ON 3.7-4.2 GHZ PUBLIC NOTICE  
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2018. — “Today the bureau initiates a proceeding to further 
examine the feasibility of opening up 3.7 – 4.2 GHz for commercial use.  I have 
repeatedly called for freeing up this band for commercial purposes and I am pleased to 
see this important step forward in our process, as it will complement and not delay the 
Commission’s ongoing work on the matter.  I want to thank Congress for their 
leadership on this spectrum band, particularly Senators Thune and Nelson for raising 
this issue in the MOBILE NOW Act.” 
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Office of Commissioner Mike O’Rielly: (202) 418-2300
Twitter: @mikeofcc
www.fcc.gov/leadership/michael-orielly
This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes 
official action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).