FCC FCC Wireless Communications and Mobile Services

Question 1

Under FCC rules, what is a 'Commercial Mobile Radio Service' (CMRS)?

Accepted Answer

A for-profit mobile radio service that is interconnected with the public switched telephone network

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Any radio service operated by a corporation

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A licensed mobile service used exclusively for commercial trucking

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A fixed wireless service offering commercial internet access

Question 2

What FCC regulation governs the specific absorption rate (SAR) for cell phones?

Accepted Answer

FCC rules set a maximum SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue for cell phones sold in the US

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FCC rules set no SAR limits — SAR is regulated by the FDA

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Cell phone SAR limits are set by state health agencies, not the FCC

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The FCC's SAR limit for cell phones is 2.0 W/kg averaged over 10 grams

Question 3

What is the FCC's 'interoperability' requirement for wireless handsets?

Accepted Answer

In some bands like 700 MHz, the FCC has required that handsets be interoperable across carriers using the same band

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All wireless handsets must be interoperable with every US carrier

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The FCC has no interoperability requirements for wireless handsets

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Interoperability is only required for handsets sold to government agencies

Question 4

What does the FCC's 'network openness' condition on the 700 MHz C-block license require?

Accepted Answer

Licensees must allow any application and any device to connect to their network in that band

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Licensees must offer free access to their 700 MHz C-block network

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The network must remain publicly owned and operated

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Licensees must share their 700 MHz spectrum with competitors

Question 5

What is the FCC's 'light-touch' regulatory approach to wireless services?

Accepted Answer

A policy of applying minimal regulatory requirements to wireless providers compared to traditional telephone services

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A rule limiting wireless tower heights to reduce environmental impact

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An FCC enforcement policy that gives wireless carriers multiple warnings before fining them

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A spectrum management approach giving wireless providers maximum flexibility in band use

Question 6

What is the purpose of the FCC's 'portability' rules for wireless services?

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They require wireless carriers to allow customers to keep their phone number when switching carriers (number portability)

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They require wireless devices to be physically portable (no fixed installations)

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They mandate that wireless coverage must be available when users travel (roaming portability)

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They require wireless carriers to allow service plan transfers between family members