"It Starts Today!"

Well, the 800MHz Rebanding process officially began today! Those of you that are in Wave 1 should have previously received an information package from the Transition Administrator. Many of you have already begun to receive the promised Frequency Proposal Reports.

At RCC, our many of our Wave 1 clients have already received their report. Those that haven't we anticipate them receiving them shortly.

As noted in many documents (including the Frequency Proposal Reports), the FCC has mandated that reconfiguring licensees are entitled to receive comparable facilities. Be aware, as stated by the Transition Administrator, "Licensees are responsible for determining whether the proposed frequency(ies) are comparable to their existing frequency(ies)" Neither Nextel OR the Transition Administrator is responsible.

The T.A. has also stated " You may use a qualified expert to assist in making the determination" of whether the proposed frequency(ies) are comparable.

RCC recommends that you contact such qualified experts to begin the process of determining comparable facilities BEFORE you talk with Nextel. Please feel free to contact us at reband@rcc.com or 732-404-2400 for more information on how RCC can assist you through the rebanding process.

Frequency Proposal Report Fact Sheet

As part of the 800 MHz Rebanding process, you should at some point (depending upon the Wave you are in), receive a Frequency Proposal Report from the 800MHz Transition Authority. So that you can better understand what information will be provided in this report, the TA has issued the FPR Fact Sheet. Please go to www.rcc.com/rebanding/resources.htm to download a copy of the fact sheet.

Several key points.

* The information that the TA used to come up with your proposed frequencies is the FCC ULS. As we all know, this data can sometimes be inaccurate. It is extremely important that you do a detailed evaluation of these proposed frequencies to ensure that they are comparable frequencies.

* While the FCC has determined that you do not have a choice of specific frequencies, you are entitled to comparable frequencies. Comparable frequencies should have equivalent channel capacity, equivalent signaling capability, baud rate, and access time, coextensive geographic coverage, and finally, equivalent operating costs.

* The FPR Fact Sheet indicates that reconfiguring licensees may utilize qualified experts (like RCC) to review proposed frequencies to help determine if they are comparable.

If you have any questions regarding the Frequency Proposal Report Fact Sheet please feel free to contact us at 732-404-2400 or email to rebandingsupport@rcc.com

Update to 800MHz Reconfiguration Guide

Today, the Transition Administrator released an update to the 800MHz Reconfiguration Guide. The updated version can be found by clicking here or in the Resources section of RCC Rebanding Website www.rcc.com/rebanding .

As always, please feel free to email questions to rebandingsupport@rcc.com