WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission last week adopted proposed rules
that should make it easier for users of global mobile phones and pagers to cross international borders. The rules
implement a memorandum of understanding that was signed by the United States and other countries within the
International Telecommunications Union in 1996.
Additionally, the FCC proposed to adopt a phased-in out-of-band
emissions limit for global mobile phones and pagers transmitting in the 1610-1660.5 MHz band in order to protect
aeronautical navigation.
