Title 47, Telegraphs, Telephones, and RadiotelegraphsRelease 119-110
§927 Existing Allocation and Transfer Authority Retained
Title 47 › CHAPTER 8 — NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION › SUBCHAPTER II — TRANSFER OF AUCTIONABLE FREQUENCIES › § 927
Summary
Allows the federal government to transfer more radio spectrum to other users. The Secretary can let frequencies normally set aside for federal use be shared with non‑federal licensees to speed new technologies and services, under section 903(e). The Commission must decide on allocations and licenses by the deadline in section 157.
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Title 47, §927
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(a)Additional reallocation
Nothing in this subchapter prevents or limits additional reallocation of spectrum from the Federal Government to other users.
(b)Implementation of new technologies and services
Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter—
(1)the Secretary may, consistent with section 903(e) of this title, at any time allow frequencies allocated on a primary basis for Federal Government use to be used by non-Federal licensees on a mixed-use basis for the purpose of facilitating the prompt implementation of new technologies or services and for other purposes; and
(2)the Commission shall make any allocation and licensing decisions with respect to such frequencies in a timely manner and in no event later than the date required by section 157 of this title.
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47 U.S.C. § 927
Title 47, Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110