FAQ's - Intro

Rapid changes in technology, in FCC Regulation affecting ITFS/EBS, and changing relationships with potential commercial partners have led to ITFS licensees being faced with numerous questions to which they do not have ready answers.

This section of the NIA website provides answers to many of the most frequently asked questions. Note that FAQ’s have been grouped under the relevant topic headings.

If you do not find the answers to your question or you need additional information, you should contact the National ITFS Association (NIA) for help. Contact NIA Contact Information

Here is a List of FAQ's

About NIA - What is NIA, Does NIA benefit from my license

About EBS

What is an EBS license?

Why is this EBS license important?

How can my institution use this license?

What does an EBS license do for us?

What does the actual license look like?

Why is my institution being contacted?

About Transition

What are these new FCC rules that require action from my institution?

I received a Pre-Transition Data Request (PTDR) from a commercial company.

What is that about and what should I do?

What should I do now?

What if there are no records here?

What if I don’t do anything?

How can I find out more information?

Glossary

AGL
AMSL
Antenna
Bandplan
Broadband
BRS
BTA
Cellular
Down Converter
EBS
FCC
GSA
Guard Band
ITFS
LBS
MBS
MDS
MEA
MHz
Mobile
Proponent
PTDR
Receive Site
Substantial Service
UBS
Wireless
Wireless Cable Operator

Helpful Charts
Bandplan
National Map of BTA’s
Transition Timeline