At June 13 agenda meeting, FCC will consider notice of proposed r...

At June 13 agenda meeting, FCC will consider notice of proposed rulemaking on upper millimeter wave bands that will involve service rules for fixed point-to-point operations at 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz. Planned applications for that spectrum include gigabit-per-sec. broadband capacity with fixed wireless applications in areas where fiber capacity can’t reach. Other wireless item is annual report on competitive market conditions for commercial mobile services. On media side, FCC will consider order sunsetting cable exclusive contract provision, as well as possible rulemaking on revising cable rate regulation, including accounting and pricing flexibility rules. Commission also is expected to open inquiry to gather data for its 9th annual report to Congress on status of video competition. Commission also will consider 2 wireline items: (1) Order modifying e-rate rules for unused funding. (2) Report on Telecom Service Priority program.