47 CFR § 96.7 - Authorization required.

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title: "47 CFR § 96.7 - Authorization required."
title_number: 47
title_name: "Telecommunication"
section_number: "96.7"
section_name: "Authorization required."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION"
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part_number: "96"
part_name: "CITIZENS BROADBAND RADIO SERVICE"
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authority: "47 U.S.C. 154(i), 303, and 307."
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# 96.7 Authorization required.

(a) CBSDs and End User Devices must be used and operated consistent with the rules in this part.

(b) Authorizations for PALs may be granted upon proper application, provided that the applicant is qualified in regard to citizenship, character, financial, technical and other criteria established by the Commission, and that the public interest, convenience and necessity will be served. See 47 U.S.C. 301, 308, 309, and 310. The holding of an authorization does not create any rights beyond the terms, conditions, and period specified in the authorization and shall be subject to the provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and the Commission's rules and policies thereunder.

(c) Grandfathered Wireless Broadband Licensees are authorized to operate consistent with § 90.1338 of this chapter.