### Question
Can you define what unlicensed or licensed by rule operations means?


### Answer
**Unlicensed or licensed by rule operations** is defined as the following in *47 U.S.C. § 1508*:

> the use of spectrum on a non-exclusive basis under—


(A) part 15 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 1508*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-MAKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BROADBAND INVESTMENT AND LIMITING EXCESSIVE AND NEEDLESS OBSTACLES TO WIRELESS**

