Sec. 26.1  Basis and purpose.

    This section contains the statutory basis for this part of the rules 
and provides the purpose for which this part is issued.
    (a) Basis. The rules for the general wireless communications service 
(GWCS) in this part are promulgated under the provisions of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, that vests authority in the 
Federal Communications Commission to regulate radio transmission and to 
issue licenses for stations.
    (b) Purpose. This part states the conditions under which portions of 
the radio spectrum are made available and licensed for GWCS.
    (c) Scope. The rules in this part apply only to stations authorized 
under this part.