Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Fee Filingguide

FEDERALCOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU FEE FILINGGUIDE

EFFECTIVESeptember17,2015

UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM

~Communications Assistance for Law

EnforcementAct(CALEA)Petition

~Hearing

~Part 13 Restricted Radiotelephone & Commercial Radio Operator

~Part 22 Cellular Radiotelephone Service

~Part 22 Offshore Radiotelephone Service

~Part 22 Paging And Radiotelephone Service

~Part 22 Rural Radiotelephone Service

~Part 27BroadbandRadioService

~Part 74 Broadcast Auxiliary Radio (AuralMicrowave,TVMicrowave, Low Power or Remote Pickup)

~Part 80 Marine Coast Radio Service

~Part 80 Ship Radio Service

~Part 87 Aircraft Radio Service

~Part 87 Aviation GroundRadio Service

~Part 90 Land Mobile Radio Service

~Part 95 218-219 MHz Radio Service

~Part 95 General Mobile Radio Service

~Part 97 Amateur Radio Service

~Part 101 Digital Electronic Message

(Common Carrier & Private)

~Part 101 Common Carrier Point-To-Point Microwave,LocalTelevisionTransmission Service & Millimeter Wave Service

~Part 101 Private Point-To-Point Microwave

This is an unofficial compilationof the radio services and requests for FCC actions that are subject to fees. The public should consult the Commission’srulesassetoutinTitle47oftheCodeofFederalRegulations(CFR)forapplicationfilingrequirements. Furtherinformationon feesmaybeobtainedinPart1,SubpartGoftheCFRorinthe Commission’sofficialdecisionimplementingtheCongressionalScheduleof Charges. This decision is published in the FCC Record or may be purchased from the Commission’s current copy contractor.

The fee amounts contained in this guide are subject to review annually and may result in changes to these amounts. The FCC will issue a notice to reflectany changes.

TABLE OFCONTENTS

Usethetablebelowtofindthepageinthisguidetodeterminetheproperfeeandmailinginstructionsforyour application:

PAGE Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………….……………………..1

FilingInformation…………………………………………………………………………………………..………..2- 5

GeneralFeeExemptions…………………………………………………………………………………….………….6

InformationaboutRegulatoryFees………………………………………………………………………………...... 7

AuctionedLicensesUniversalLicensingSystem…………..………………………………….……...………………8

CommunicationsAssistanceForLawEnforcementAct(CALEA)Petition……………………………………….……9

Hearing………………………………………………………………………………………….……...... 9

Part13RestrictedRadiotelephoneCommercialRadioOperator..…………………………………………….……..10

Part22CellularRadiotelephoneService………………………………………………………..……………….……..11

Part22OffshoreRadiotelephoneService………………………………………………….…………………..……….12

Part22 PagingAndRadiotelephoneService…………………………………………………………………….……..13

Part22RuralRadiotelephoneService………………………………………………………………………….……….14

Part27BroadbandRadioService………………………………………………………………………………..….…15

Part74BroadcastAuxiliaryRadioService…………………………………………………………………………....16

Part80MarineCoastRadioService………………………………………………………………………….………...17

Part80ShipRadioService……………………………………………………………….…………………………….18

Part87AircraftRadioService…………………………………………………………………….……...………….....19

Part87AviationGroundRadioService..…………………………….…………………………..………………….…20

Part90LandMobileRadioService……………………………………………………………..………………….21-22

Part95218-219MhzService……………………………………………………………………..…………………....23

Part95GeneralMobileRadioService(GMRS)………………………………………………..……………….…..….24

Part97AmateurRadioService…………………………………………………………………..………….…….…...25

Part101CommonCarrierDigitalElectronicMessageService….……………………………..……………….…...... 26

Part101CommonCarrierMicrowavePoint-To-Point,LocalTelevisionTrans.MillimeterWaveServices…….….27

Part101PrivateOperationalFixedMicrowaveServiceDigitalElectronicMessageService…………………...28-29

INTRODUCTION

The authority for the Federal Communications Commission to impose and collect fees and associated charges is contained in Title III, § 3001 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989 (Public Law 101-39),§8, revising47U.S.C.§158,whichdirectstheCommissiontoprescribechargesforcertaintypesofservices it providestocommunicationsentitiesoverwhichithasjurisdiction.

This Fee Filing Guide is considered a reference guide to identify and describe the entire fee filing requirements fortheWirelessTelecommunicationsBureau. Itismeanttobe ahandyreferenceoftheservicesandrequests forFCCactionsthataresubjecttoafee. Theguidecontainsabreakdownofthetypesofapplications,form numbers,feeamounts,paymenttypecodes,andthemailingaddressforeachserviceprovided.

Iffurther information is required that cannot be answered in this guide, please consult the Commission's rules as set forth in Title 47, Part 1, Subpart G, of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Copies of the CFR may be purchased from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-9328, Telephone (202) 512-1800. Additional copies of this guide may be obtained withoutchargebycalling(202)418-3676,outsidetheWashingtonarea(800)418-3676.All feesaresubjectto modificationasrequiredbyCongress.

FILING INFORMATION

IfyouwishtoconductbusinesswiththeFCC,youneedanFCCRegistrationnumber(FRN). Thisnumberis mandatoryforafilingandusedtouniquely identify you in all transactions with the FCC. Itisimportantto have the FRN available when contacting or submitting documents to the FCC.Unless the payer and the applicantarethesamepersonorentity,aseparateFRNnumbermustbeusedfor thepayerandforthe applicant. Ifyouareactingasanagentforanentity,andtheremittance(i.e.,checkorcreditcard)carries your name as an official designated to pay on behalf of the entity, you must include the entity's name both as payerandapplicationinordertousethesameFRN. Failuretofollowtheseinstructionswillresultinyour application beingreturned asunprocessable.

OBTAININGYOURFCCREGISTRATIONNUMBER(FRN)

 Goto FCCRegistrationNumber(FRN)CommissionRegistration

System(CORES) linkattheleftofthepage.

Check your pre-assignednumberat FCC Registration Number (FRN)Commission Registration System (CORES)link at the left of the page.

File FCC 160, (CORES Registration). You may obtain the form at

orbycallingtheFCC’sFaxInformationSystembydialing(202)418-0177,catalogID

#3000160.Mailinginstructionsareontheform.

If you are unable to register electronically,youcanstillsubmityourapplicationforaRegistrationNumber (FCC 160) directly to U. S. Bank (along with your filing documents and payment) or fax the FRN registration form to theCORES Helpdesk at(202) 418-7869 for some filing procedures. U. S.Bankwillregisteryouand youwillreceive aconfirmation letter fromtheFCCthroughtheU.S.PostalServicemail.

PASSWORD RESET

If you forget your password for your FRN:

Go to and click on the FCC Registration Number (FRN) CommissionRegistrationSystem(CORES) linkattheleftofthepageandthenclickonUPDATE. Thiswilltakeyoutowhereyouoriginallyregistered. Undertheblockwhereyouareto enteryourpassword,clickon onlinepasswordresetandthesystemwillwalkyouthrough to reset your password.

 Youcanrequestapasswordresetat

 YoucanrequestaPersonalSecurityQuestion(PSQ)at

 QuestionsregardingPSQandpasswordresetscanbeaddressedbycallingtheFCCat1-

877-480-3201.

METHODOFPAYMENT(DONOTSENDCASH)

NOTE: TheU.S.TreasurywillrejectCreditCardtransactionsgreaterthan$24,999.99. Thislimitincludes multipletransactionsonthesameCreditCardtotalingmorethanthislimitinasingleday. Fortransactions greater than $24,999.99, an alternative method of payment must be used. Payment methods can be found at

{Reference:Treasury Bulletin No. 2005-03 (

 OnlinePayment -Online credit card payments are encouraged. Online credit card payment is an available option when filing electronic application submissions. The CommissionwillacceptVisa,MasterCard,AmericanExpress,andDiscovercreditcards. If youchoosethismethodofcombinedfiling/payment,do notsendanFCC159to U.S.Bank.

 PayFees-IndividualULSapplicantswhohavealreadysubmittedapplicationsearlierbut

didnotpaywhilefilingcanusePayFees.Visit Pay Feesunder the ‘Quick Links’. For ULS users who submit a large volume of applications for wirelesslicensesusing ElectronicBatchFiling(EBF),PayFeesenablesyoutopayyourfees online by credit card and submit FCC 159 applications simultaneously. The Commission will accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit cards. The applicant must remit payment within 10 calendar days of submitting the application, or the application willbedismissed. Paymentreceived morethan ten (10) days afterelectronicfilingof an applicationonaBureau/Officeelectronicfilingsystem(e.g.,ULS)willbeforfeited(see

§§1.934and1.1111).

 Formofpayment: Per § 1.1112 (a)of the Commission’s rules, the form of paymentof annualandmultipleyearregulatoryfeesmustbepaidelectronicallyasdescribedinSection

1.1112(e).1 Feepayments,otherthanannualandmultipleyearregulatoryfeepayments, shouldbeintheformofacheck,cashier’scheck,ormoneyorderdenominatedinU.S.dollars

and drawn on a United States financial institution and made payable to the Federal

Communications Commission or by a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover creditcard. Noothercreditcardisacceptable.Feesforapplicationsand otherfilingspaidby creditcardwillnotbeacceptedunlessthecreditcardsectionofFCCForm159iscompleted in full. The Commission discourages applicants from submitting cash and will not be responsible for cash sent through the mail. Personal or corporate checks dated more than six months prior to their submission to the Commission's lockbox bank and postdated checks will not be acceptedand will be returned as deficient.Third party checks (i.e., checks with a third party as maker or endorser)will not be accepted.

 FormofPaymentforAnnualandMultipleYearRegulatoryFees: Per§1.1158of the Commission’s rules, any annual and multiple year regulatory fee payment must be submittedbyonlineAutomaticClearingHouse(ACH)payment,online Visa,MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit card payment, or wire transfer payment denominated in U.S. dollars and drawn on a United States financial institution and made payable to the Federal Communications Commission. No other credit card is acceptable. Any other form of payment for annual and multiple year regulatory fees (e.g., paper checks, cash) will be rejected and sent back to the payor. The Commission will not be responsible for cash, under any circumstances, sent through the mail.

Ifyoucannotfileelectronicallyyoumayelecttofilemanuallyprovidedtheradioserviceis eligibleformanualfiling.

 MailInPayment- Applicantscanfileonlineandnotmakeapaymentimmediatelyand printtheFCC159providedattheendofthesubmission. TheFCC159alongwithformof payment should then be submitted to Federal Communications Commission, P. O. Box

979097,St.Louis,MO 63197-9000. Again,theapplicantmustremitpaymentwithin10

calendar days of submitting the application, or the application will be dismissed. Paymentreceivedmorethan ten (10) days afterelectronicfilingof an applicationon a Bureau/Office electronic filing system (e.g., ULS) will be forfeited (see §§1.934 and

1.1111). Paymentof applicationfees may bemadebycheck,bankdraft,moneyorder,credit card or wire transfer. If paying by check, bank draft, money order or wire transfer, your remittancemustbedenominatedinU.S.dollars,drawnonaU.S.financialinstitutionand

madepayableto"FCC." Nopostdated,alteredorthirdpartycheckswillbeaccepted. No checkswillbeacceptedforprocessingifolderthansixmonths. TheCommissionwillaccept

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit cards.

1Annualand multipleyearregulatoryfeepaymentsshallbesubmittedby:(1)onlineACHpayment;(2)onlineVisa, MasterCard,AmericanExpress,orDiscovercreditcardpayment;or(3)wiretransferpaymentdenominatedinU.S. dollarsanddrawnona UnitedStatesfinancialinstitutionandmadepayabletotheFederalCommunications

Commission.Noothercreditcardis acceptable.Anyotherformofpaymentforregulatoryfees(e.g.,paperchecks)will berejectedandsentbacktothepayor.

If paying by wire, applicants located in foreign countries should contact their local bank to determine what U.S.financial institution theirbankisaffiliated withthatwillallowatransferoffunds.Pleasekeepinmind that there may be an additional transfer fee added from your bankforthisservice.Ifanadditional costis required byyourbank,andyouhave notincluded additional fundstocover thiscost,it will betaken outof thefundsthatwillbetransferred.Thiswillresultinyourremaining transferamountbeinginsufficient to coverthefeeforthefiling.Pleasecheck withyourbankpriortocompleting thistransaction todetermine theirpolicy.Forfurtherinstructionsinmakingpaymentbywireseeourwebsiteat

Payment of fees, fines, and other debts may also be made by electronic payment. There are two types of electronic paymentsavailable.Thefirsttypeisdesignedspecifically forlargercorporations capable of CPU/CPUcommunication.Underthismethod, the payerbankwiresfundsdirectly tothe Commission's lockbox bank.As with cash payments, the funds must be wired from a U.S. financial institution. The second type is designed for smaller businessesand individuals.Under this method, the lockbox bank is given authority to withdraw funds from the customer's bank account. Authorization can be transmitted by a

personal computer or by calling a toll-free number.To obtain more information about electronic payment and how it works, please contact the Revenue and Receivables Operations Group at (202) 418-1995.Forfurther information on making payment by electronic transfer see our website at

REMITTANCE ADVICE -FCC 159

The Remittance Advice, FCC 159, must accompany payment to the Federal Communications Commission for

ApplicationProcessingFees,Fines,Forfeitures,FreedomofInformationAct(FOIA)billingsoranyother debtduetotheFCC. Theinformationonthisformiscollectedandstoredinadatabasetoensurecreditof full payment of monies due, to expedite any refunds due, and to service public inquiries. Please refer to this guideforspecificformrequirements. Reproducedformsareacceptable.FCC159Cisaremittanceadvice continuationsheetthatmustbeusedwhenpayingformorethantwocallsignsinasinglefilingorwhen paying for multiple applicants in a single filing. Each call sign and/or applicant must be listed separately on the FCC 159/FCC 159C.

Ways to obtain an FCC 159:

Go to

CalltheFCC’sFormDistributionCenterat 1-800-418-FORM [3676].

Callthe FCC’s Fax Information System by dialing (202) 418-0177,catalogID#3000159.

CalltheFCCat 1-877-480-3201(TTY717-338-2824).

DEBT COLLECTION IMPROVEMENT ACT

In accordance with the Debt Collection Improvement Act (DCIA), the Commission will withhold action on applications and other requests for benefits upon discovery that the entity applying for or seeking benefitsisdelinquentinitsnon-taxdebts owed totheCommission, and dismiss such applicationsor requestsifthedelinquentdebtisnotresolved. The Commission’s applicationfeerules have been amended to state that if payment of the delinquent debt is not made or satisfactory arrangements for paymentarenotmade,wewillwithholdactiononapplicationsandotherrequests.

FEE EXEMPT APPLICATIONS

Please check the appropriate block on your application and provide the proper documentation, as required, to certifythatyourapplicationisfeeexempt. 47CFR,Part1,§1.1116oftheCommission'srulesexplainswho

qualifiesasfeeexempt.

MANAGING DIRECTOR DECISIONS

Requests for waivers, fee determinations, reconsiderations, applications for review, deferments, and specific refundrequestsarereferreddirectlytotheOfficeoftheManagingDirector. Eachrequestisforwardedtothe

OfficeofGeneralCounselforreviewandlegaldetermination. 47CFR,Part1,§§1.11151.1119govern

theCommission'spoliciesin these instances. The requester will receive written notification of the Managing Director's decision. These decisions are publishedmonthlyand areplacedin FCC Docket86-285. All such requests must be submitted in writing to:

Managing Director

Federal Communications Commission

445 12thStreet, SW, Room 1A625

Washington, DC 20554

WAIVER OF APPLICATION FEE, FEE DETERMINATIONS, AND DEFERRAL OF APPLICATIONFEEPROCESS

Therequiredfilingfeemustbepaidfortheservicerequestedusingthenormalprocess. Allrequestsfor

waiverof applicationfeeandfeedeterminationsarefileddirectlywiththeManagingDirectorinWashington, DC. IftheCommissiongrantsthewaiverrequestorthefeedeterminationresultsinalowerfee,arefundwill

be issued. Deferralof applicationfees arealso filedin Washington,DC, and havea limitof up to six months withgoodcause. Deferralsoffeesareconsideredwhentheinabilitytopaytherequiredfeeisduetoa

financialhardship(i.e., bankruptcy), and must be accompanied by supporting documentation.

REFUND PROCESS

TheappropriateBureau/Officehandlesroutinerefundrequests. WhenaBureau/Officedeterminesthata refundiswarranted,itisforwardedtotheOfficeoftheManagingDirector,RevenueandReceivables

Operations Group for processing. The Revenue and ReceivablesOperations Group (RROG) handles all approvedrefundrequests. Oncetherefundrequestisapproved,therefundprocessusuallytakes7-10

businessdays. OncearequesthasbeenreviewedandprocessedbyRROG,itisforwardedtotheU.S. TreasuryinSanFrancisco,Californiawhereacheckisissuedtothepayerof the remittance. For further information onreturnorrefundofcharges,referto47CFR,Part1,§1.1115oftheCommission’srules.

MAILING INSTRUCTIONS

PaperapplicationsrequiringafeemustbesubmittedtoFederalCommunicationsCommission,P.O.Box

979097,St.Louis,MO,63197-9000orhanddeliveredtotheU.S.Bank,Attn: FCCGovernmentLockbox

#979097,SL-MO-C2-GL,1005ConventionPlaza,St.Louis,MO63101. Thisaddressisforhandor

courierdeliveryonly.

Partieshand-deliveringapplicationsorfilingsmayreceivedatedreceiptcopiesoftheapplicationorfiling from theacceptanceclerkatthetimeof delivery. Receiptswillbe providedfor mail-inapplicationsorfilings ifanextracopyoftheapplicationorfilingisprovidedalong withaself-addressed,stampedenvelope. Only one pieceof paper per applicationwill be stampedfor receiptpurposes. A “stampand receipt”copy must be placed on top of the original package and clearly identified as a return copy.

Non-feeable paper applicationsshould be mailedto FederalCommunicationsCommission,1270 Fairfield Road,Gettysburg,PA17325-7245. Hand-deliveriesandmessenger-deliveriesshouldbedeliveredto Federal Communications Commission, 1280 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

OBTAINING FORMS

FCCformscanbedownloadedfromFCC’swebsiteat

Forms Distribution Center at (800) 418-FORM (3676); or the FCC’s Fax Information System by dialing (202)

418-0177.

QUESTIONS

Ifyouhavequestionsregardingyourapplication,fee,orinformationonCORES,calltheFCCat1-877-480-

3201 (TTY 717-338-2824).Toprovidequality serviceandensuresecurity,alltelephone callsarerecorded.

GENERALFEE EXEMPTIONS

Furtherfeeexemptionsmaybeidentifiedwithaspecificradioserviceinthisguide. See47CFR,Part

1, §1.1116oftheCommission’srulesforfurtherexplanationofwhoqualifiesasafeeexemption.

The following are exempt fromALLfeerequirements:

Governmental Entities-Check the block for Governmental Entity on your application.

Non-commercial EducationalBroadcaststations.

Requestsfor SpecialTemporaryAuthorityintheShipandAircraftRadioServices.

Amateur or Vanity.

Pro-FormaTransferofControlandAssignmentofAuthorizationiffiledundertheforbearancerules.

See47 CFR §1.948.

Registered LocationsintheIntelligentTransportationServiceand3650– 3700 MHz Band.

Registered LinksintheMillimeterWave Service.

PartiesfilingaSpectrumManagerLeaseNotification(exceptforthepurposeofModification)or

Private Commons Arrangementson FCC 608.

PartiesfilingFCCWirelessTelecommunicationsBureauAnnualReportRelatedtoEligibilityfor

Designated Entity Benefitson FCC 611-T.

Educational Broadband Service.

Thefollowingareexemptfromeitherapplicationand/orregulatoryfeerequirements:

Non-profitapplicantsintheSpecialEmergencyandPublicSafetyRadioServicesareexemptfrom the applicationfee,providedacurrentDeterminationLetteraccompaniestheapplicationfromthe Internal Revenue Service documenting their non-profitstatusunderIRSCode §501(c)(3).

AllSpecialEmergencyandPublicSafetyRadioServiceapplicantsareexemptfromtheregulatory fee.

Non-profitapplicantsinradioservicesotherthanSpecialEmergencyandPublicSafetyarerequired to pay the application fee. However, they are exempt from paying the regulatory fee, provided a currentDeterminationLetteraccompaniestheapplicationfrom theInternalRevenueService documentingtheirnon-profitstatusunderIRSCode§ 501orcurrentcertificationasanon-profit corporation or other non-profit entity by state or other governmental authority.

No regulatory fee is required for Commercial Radio OperatorsLicenses.

INFORMATION ABOUT REGULATORY FEES

TheFederalCommunicationsCommission,byCongressionalmandate,implementedaregulatoryfeescheduletorecovercostsincurredbythe

Commissionrelativeto policyandrulemakingactions,aswellasitsenforcement,userinformationandinternationalactivities.

TheregulatoryfeesdonotcurrentlyapplytoAmateurRadioServices(exceptVanitycallsigns),governmental entities,CommercialRadioOperator Permits andLicenses,Non-commercialEducationalBroadcaststations, SpecialEmergencyPublicSafetyRadioServices,modificationsofexisting authorizationsunlessthatmodificationresultsinarenewal orreinstatementforwhicharegulatoryfeeisrequired, andnon-profitentities. Non-profit entitiesmustprovideacurrentDeterminationLetterfromtheInternalRevenueServicewhenfilingdocumentationfornon-profitstatusunderIRS Code§501orcurrentcertificationas a non-profitcorporationor othernon-profitentityby stateor othergovernmentalauthority.

Theseregulatoryfeeswillbeassessedannuallyandwillapplytothoselicenseesandentities,whichbenefitfromtheCommission'sregulatory activities,otherthan licensingorapplicationprocessingfunctions.Amongtheservicesaffectedbythesefees aretheMediaServicesand Commercial MobileRadioServices(CMRS). TheregulatoryfeesforMediaandCommercialMobileRadioServices(CMRS)arepaidonapredetermineddate establishedbyPublicNotice(See PublicNoticesregardingFY2009payments).The regulatoryfees forotherWirelessTelecommunicationsServices arepaidin advanceto coverthetermofthelicenseandaresubmittedalongwiththeapplicationfeeat thetimetheapplicationis filedexceptforLocal MultipointDistribution.SeePages 6 through8 for additionalinformationon theotherWirelessTelecommunicationsServicesregulatoryfees.

RegulatoryfeesmaybeadjustedannuallybytheCommissionpursuantto§9 of theCommunicationsAct47 U.S.C. 159.

COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE (CMRS) REGULATORYFEES

REQUIRING ANNUAL PAYMENT

WhenpayingaregulatoryfeeforCommercialMobileRadioService(CMRS),pleaserefertothe“WhatYouOwe–CommercialWirelessServices

FactSheet”locatedat additionalinformationandinstructionson annualregulatoryfees.

CMRSMobileServices{SpecializedMobileRadioServices(Part90);BroadbandPersonalCommunicationsServices(Part24),PublicCoast Stations(Part80),PublicMobileRadio(Cellular,800MHzAir-GroundRadiotelephone, andOffshoreRadioServices)(Part22);andWireless CommunicationsService(Part27)}

CMRSMessagingServices(PagingandRadiotelephone,NarrowbandPersonalCommunications,220-222MHzBand,InterconnectedBusiness

Radio,smallSMR systemsauthorized for use of less than 10 MHz of bandwidth)

TheCMRSMessagingServicescategory includes allone-waypaging (Parts20,22,24and90),two-waypaging, qualifyinginterconnectedbusiness radioservices,220-222MHzlandmobilesystems(Part90),PCSnarrowbandservices,andsmallSMRsystemsauthorizedforuseoflessthan10

MHzofbandwidth.

BROADBANDRADIOSERVICEREGULATORYFEES

WhenpayingaregulatoryfeeforBroadband RadioService(BRS),pleaserefertothe“WhatYouOwe–Commercial WirelessServicesFactSheet”

locatedat

MEDIA REGULATORY FEES

Whenpayingaregulatory feeforMediaServices,pleaserefertothe“WhatYouOwe–MediaServicesLicensees FactSheet”locatedat additionalinformationandinstructionson annualregulatoryfees.

LOCALMULTIPOINTDISTRIBUTIONSERVICE REGULATORY FEES

WhenpayingaregulatoryfeeforLocalMultipointDistributionService(BRS),pleaserefertothe“WhatYouOwe–CommercialWirelessServices

FactSheet”locatedat additionalinformationandinstructionson annualregulatoryfees.

AUCTIONEDLICENSES

InitialLicenseApplications- AuctionwinnersfilewiththeBureaua"longform"application,FCC601"FCC APPLICATION FOR RADIO SERVICE AUTHORIZATION: WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU" according to the public notice. There is no application fee associated with the initial long form application, or amendments to same except request for Non-Emergency Special Temporary Authority and/or waiver(s) included with filing. For specific fee amounts for STAs and waivers, see the individualsectionsofthisguideaddressingthespecificradioservices.

Post-grant License Applications -Once an initial auctioned license has been granted to a winning bidder in an auction, all subsequentpost-grantlicenseapplicationsmayrequireafeeasdescribedinthisfeeguide. Specifically,iftherearefees applicabletoincumbentlicenseesinagivenradioservice,thesamefeeswillapplytoauctionwinners. Forspecificfee amounts, see the individual sections of this guide addressing the specific radio services.

NotethattherearenoapplicationfeesforanytypeofapplicationorrequestregardingtheAdvancedWirelessServices

(AWS),PersonalCommunicationsService(PCS),theWirelessCommunicationsService(WCS)(2305–2320MHzand

2345– 2360MHz),LocalMultipointDistributionService(LMDS),LocationandMonitoringService,Multilateration (LMS), 1670 – 1675 MHz Band (Part 27), or 700 MHz (Lower Band, Upper Band, including Guard Bands), MultichannelVideoDistributionandDataService(MVDDS).Regulatoryfees,whichareassessedannually,may applytotheseservices. RefertoPages6through8ofthisguideforinformationonregulatoryfeesforthese services.

UNIVERSALLICENSINGSYSTEM

ULS is an integrateddatabase and automatedprocessing system which will support electronicfiling of applicationsand otherfilingsassociatedwithapplications(i.e.amendments, waiver requests,transfersandassignmentsoflicenses,leases, licensee ownership information, etc.), collection of licensing information and public access to such information. For information onULSelectronic filing,visittheInternet @

Upon submittingapplicationselectronicallyviaULS, theapplicantreceivesaconfirmationof thefee(s)due(ifany)for the applicationandisinstructedtoeitherpayon-linecreditcardorprintFCC159directlyfromULS. Ifnotpayingonline immediately,theapplicantmaywithin10calendardaysofthefiling,utilizethe PAYFEESoptionat If electronicfilingis not available to the applicant and is not required to file electronically, the filing may be submitted manually along with FCC 159 and the appropriate fee and submitted to the appropriate address providedinthisguide. The applicant must remitpayment as described in this guide within 10 calendar days of submittingtheapplication,ortheapplicationwillbedismissed. Paymentreceivedmorethanten(10)daysafter electronicfilingofanapplicationonaBureau/Officeelectronicfilingsystem(e.g.,ULS)willbeforfeited(see

§§1.934and1.1111).

Inorder to avoidprocessing delaysand dismissaldue to insufficientfees, theBureaurecommendsthatapplicantsfiling feeableapplicationsviaULSobservethefollowing:

(1) Pay the amount specified by ULS (youmay go back on-linewithin10daysofreceipt datetomakeyourpayment); (2) Use the ULS-generatedFCC159;

(3) If paying by credit card, be sure to complete Section E of FCC 159;

(4) Submit fee payment in a timely manner (payment is due within 10 calendar days of submission); (5) Submit only one instrument of payment (e.g., a check) for each FCC 159; and

(6) Mail or deliver FCC 159 and payment to the proper St. Louis, MO address.

ForthemostcurrentinformationregardingtheUniversalLicensingSystem (ULS),gototheULShomepageat

For the most current edition of any of the FCC forms necessary for manual filing, you may obtain the form at callthe FCC at1-877-480-3201 (TTY 717-338-2824), or by calling the FCC’s Fax Information System by dialing (202) 418-0177.

CommunicationAssistancefor LawEnforcement (CALEA)Petitions

SECTION302OFCALEA,PUB.L.NO.103-414,108STAT.4279(1994),MODIFIESTHE FEE INSECTION8(G)OFTHE COMMUNICATIONSACTOF1934,47U.S.C.§158(G): “...UNDERITEM1OFTHEMATTER PERTAININGTO TELECOMMUNICATIONSERVICESUNDERSUBITEM:(D).PROCEEDINGSECTION109(B)OFCALEA...” PROCEEDINGSECTION

109(B)ALLOWSTELECOMMUNICATIONCARRIERSTOPETITIONTHE FEDERALCOMMUNICATIONSCOMMISSIONFORAN ORDERDECLARING“NOTREASONABLYACHIEVABLE”THEPETITIONINGCARRIER’SOBLIGATIONTOCOMPLYWITH CALEA SECTION 103(CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS).

Torequesta CALEApetition,submitthefollowing:

 CORRESPONDENCE

 FCC159

 Payment/FeeTypeCode:CALA-$6,575.00Fee

Sendpackageto:

FederalCommunicationsCommission

P.O.Box979097

St.Louis,MO63197-9000

Hearing

TorequestaHearing,submitthefollowing:

 CORRESPONDENCE

 FCC159

 Payment/FeeTypeCode:PFHM–$12,520.00Fee

Sendpackageto:

FederalCommunicationsCommission

P.O.Box979097

St.Louis,MO63197-9000

Part 13 Restricted Radiotelephone

(IncludingCommercialRadioOperator)

RESTRICTED RADIOTELEPHONE OPERATOR PERMIT

WHONEEDSANRP?

At leastoneperson holdinganRP isrequiredaboardstationsinthemaritimeandaviationserviceswhen:

makinginternationalflights,voyages,orcommunications;2)usingfrequenciesunder30MHz;3)usinga satelliteshipearthstation,or4)operatinga vesselsubjectto theBridgeto BridgeAct(includingdomesticoperation).

WHODOESN’TNEEDANRP? Formobilestations:

1)OnboardavoluntarilyequippedshipusingonlyVHFfrequenciesondomesticvoyagesORusingaradar,EPIRB,survivalcraft,oron-board

station;2)onboardanaircraft usingonlyVHFfrequenciesondomestic voyagesORusingradar,radioaltimeter,transponder,orotherautomated radionavigationtransmitter;or 3)at a domesticallyoperatedmarineutilitystation.

Forfixedstations:

1)atshoreradar,shoreradiolocation,maritimesupport,orshoreradionavigationstations;2)atacoaststationoraeronauticalgroundstationusing

onlyVHF frequencies;or 3)at anaeronauticalenroutestationwhichautomaticallytransmitsdigitalcommunicationsto aircraft.

Younolongerneed anRPtooperateaBroadcaststation(e.g.,AM,FM,TV). This requirementwaseliminatedon12/1/95(Reportand Order,MM DocketNo.94-130released10/23/95).

RestrictedRadiotelephoneOperator

NOTE:AlienswhoarenotlegallyeligibleforemploymentintheUnitedStatesshouldalsouse FCC 605.

New(LifetimePermit& LimitedUse) (PerPermit)

FCC 605

FCC159

Payment/FeeTypeCode:PARR -$65.00Fee

CommercialRadio Operator

Renewal or Renewal/Modification of Marine Radio Operator Permit, GMDSS Radio Operator License, GMDSS Restricted Radio Operator

License,GMDSSRadioMaintainerLicense,GMDSSRadio

Operator/Maintainer License, or First, Second or Third Class

RadiotelegraphOperatorCertificate(PerLicense)

FCC605

FCC 159

Payment/FeeTypeCode:PACS-$65.00Fee

Duplicate/ReplacementPermit(PerPermit)

FCC605

FCC 159

Payment/FeeTypeCode:PADM-$65.00Fee

Duplicate(PerLicense)

FCC605

FCC 159

Payment/FeeTypeCode:PADM -$65.00Fee

PART13FEEEXEMPTIONS: GeneralRadioOperatorsLicense(Lifetime); purposesofNew,Modification,AdministrativeUpdate,Amendment toaPendingApplication, CancelandWithdrawal forthefollowingarefeeexempt:RuleWaiverRequest,MarineRadioOperatorPermit;GMDSS RadioOperatorLicense;GMDSSRestrictedRadioOperatorLicense;GMDSSRadioMaintainer License;GMDSSRadioOperator/Maintainer License;First,SecondorThirdClassRadiotelegraphOperatorCertificates;andSixMonthsServiceEndorsementsorShipRadarEndorsements.

PART13PHOTOGRAPHREQUIREMENTS: AllapplicationsforFirst,SecondorThirdClassRadiotelegraphOperatorCertificatesshould includetwosignedpassport-sizedphotographsexceptCancelsandWithdrawals.

PART13PROOF-OF-PASSINGCERTIFICATES(PPC): AllapplicationsforpurposeofNEWforthefollowinglicensetypesrequireaPPCto besubmittedwiththeirfilingunlessfiledbyaCommercialOperatorLicenseExaminationManager(COLEM): GeneralRadioOperatorsLicense (Lifetime),MarineRadioOperatorPermit,GMDSSRadioOperatorLicense,GMDSSRestricted RadioOperatorLicense,GMDSSRadioMaintainer License,GMDSSRadioOperator/MaintainerLicense,andFirst,SecondorThirdClassRadiotelegraphOperatorCertificates. SixMonthsService EndorsementsoraShip RadarEndorsementalso requireaPPC. SendacompletedFCC605forendorsementswith therequireddocumentationtothe Gettysburgoffice.

PART 13 MAILING ADDRESSES:

Filingsrequiring a feeshould bemailedto:

FederalCommunicationsCommission

P.O.Box979097

St.Louis,MO63197-9000

Filingsnotrequiringafeeshouldbemailedto:

FederalCommunicationsCommission

1270FairfieldRoad

Gettysburg,PA17325-7245

Part 22 Cellular Radiotelephone, Offshore Radiotelephone,PagingandRadiotelephone,

& Rural Radiotelephone Services

Part22 CellularRadiotelephoneService

Allapplications,notifications,andrequests(excludingrequestsforSubleases;PrivateCommonsArrangements;andWaiversof theRequirementtoFileElectronically)mustbefiledelectronicallyviaULS.

Licenseeswillbeassessedanannual regulatoryfeeinadditiontothefeesindicatedbelow. APublic Notice willbereleasedindicatingtheregulatory feepaymentrequired.Furtherinformationcanbefound inPages 6 through8 of thisguide.

Theinstructionsthatfollowarefor filingapplications.Selectthepurpose of filingandfollowtheinstructionsbelow:

New,AdditionalFacility,MajorModificationorMajorRenewal/Modification

 FCC 601

 FCC 159

 Payment/FeeTypeCode:CMC -$430.00 Fee(Per CallSign)

MinorModificationsorMinorRenewal/Modification

 FCC601

 FCC159

 Payment/FeeTypeCode:CDC -$115.00 Fee(Per CallSign)

Renewal(PerCallSign) orNoticeofExtensionofTimeToCompleteConstruction(PerRequest)

 FCC 601

 FCC 159

 Payment/FeeTypeCode:CAC -$65.00Fee

SpecialTemporaryAuthority

 FCC 601

 FCC 159

 Payment/FeeTypeCode:CLC-$375.00 Fee(Per Request)

AssignmentofAuthorizationorTransferofControl(FullorPartial)

 FCC 603

 FCC 159

 Payment/FeeTypeCode:CMC -$430.00 Fee(Per CallSign)

SpectrumLeasing(PartiesFilingaDeFactoTransferLeaseApplication)foraNewLeaseorSublease,TransferofControlofaLesseeora

Sublessee, Extend Termof a LeaseorSublease orMajorModificationforSpectrum Leasing(Spectrum ManagerandDeFactoFilings)

 FCC608

 FCC 159

 Payment/FeeTypeCode:CMC -$430.00 Fee(Per CallSign/LeaseID or SubleaseID)

MinorModificationforSpectrumLeasing(SpectrumManagerand DeFactoFilings)