Technology · 02/09/1997Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FCC Repeals 40-Mile Rule for Private Land Mobile Radio Service

Summary

The Federal Communications Commission has repealed the 40-mile rule for Phase I 220 MHz Service licensees, allowing them to operate stations closer to existing systems, with the goal of promoting competition among commercial mobile radio service providers.

Original source language: Federal Register — Federal Communications CommissionOpen original release →

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