9.0) HOW ARE WIRELESS CABLE SYSTEMS REGULATED?
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This article is from the Wireless Cable TV FAQ, by Brian J. Catlin catlin@cs.colostate.edu.
9.0) HOW ARE WIRELESS CABLE SYSTEMS REGULATED?
The FCC has specifically preempted local regulation of wireless
cable frequencies, asserting that it is interstate commerce.
There is no basis for local regulation of the wireless signal.
Unlike cable, no public rights of way are used, and all
transmission and reception equipment is on private property.
Furthermore, the antennas are so similar to regular television
antennas that there can be no basis for zoning restrictions. If a
particular area does have zoning restrictions against antennas,
they can be fought against in court (the newsgroup
rec.video.satellite occasionally has these discussions). However,
if you signed an agreement that restricted antennas, you may be
out of luck.
If you find yourself in this situation, look at the "USENET
Satellite FAQ List" posted in rec.video.satellite by Gary
Bourgois. Most of the information he provides about zoning
restrictions applies to Wireless Cable antennas as well as TVRO
(satellite) antennas.
+++This does not mean, however, that there is little regulation. The
+++federal government regulates the industry heavily. This is done
+++through processes of getting licenses, transfering licenses,
+++applying for ITFS channels, report filings, etc.
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