STATEMENT OF
COMMISSIONER JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN
Re: Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHz Band, Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking.
Today, the Commission finally is initiating a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks comment 
on service rules for the 2155-2175 MHz band.  It has been several years since the Commission designated 
this spectrum for use by advanced wireless services and over a year since parties first expressed specific 
interest in seeking authority to operate in the band.  As we have heard over the past 18 months, this band 
holds great promise for operators to introduce new offerings of innovative wireless broadband services to 
American consumers.  
But unused spectrum is a lost opportunity.  While I would have preferred that we address the keen 
interest carriers already have demonstrated in the 2155-2175 MHz band much sooner than today, I 
nevertheless am pleased that we are finally moving forward to put into place the framework for the 
innovative and efficient use of this spectrum.  
I have talked many times in the past about my belief that wireless broadband is one of the keys to 
economic growth in this digital information age.  It is a key that can open the door to educational and 
economic opportunities to communities across America, enriching people’s lives.  So I cannot emphasize 
enough the important responsibility we have to make vibrant, spectrum-based communications 
opportunities, like those presented by the 2155-2175 MHz band, available to more consumers and 
companies.  The Commission has to do what it can to promote opportunities to expand wireless 
connectivity and to ensure that available and desired spectrum is put to use in a timely fashion.  In this 
regard, I am pleased that we are committing to conclude this proceeding and make this spectrum available 
in a fixed timeframe, although I would have preferred to do it sooner.