GSA Mapping for EBS/BRS

BIA provides Geographic Service Area (GSA) Mapping to organizations operating in the Educational Broadband Spectrum (EBS) and Broadband Radio Spectrum (BRS). Through our exclusive database of transactional information, Geographic Service Area (GSA) Mapping, and independent team of experts, BIAfn provides a clear view of spectrum market value, which allows for the maximization of the asset's value.

FCC Rebanding to Change EBS and BRS

On July 29, 2004, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) restructured the EBS/BRS spectrum. One key aspect of the rebanding is that the FCC has implemented a GSA based on the license’s existing 35-mile radius.  A “split the football” approach was formally adopted as a means for resolving overlapping coverage issues.

GSA Mapping

Because of the new rules, licensees are required to resolve any co-channel protected service area (PSA) overlap by “splitting the football”.  As a result, the GSA can be very difficult to calculate.  Use BIAfn’s custom mapping service to determine your license’s GSA.  Knowing the GSA is critical in accurately being able to assess the value of your spectrum. 

Contact us today for more information about our GSA and EBS Services at: ebsinfo@bia.com