13 Mar 2025
📡FCC Proposes New Bidding Credits for AWS-3 Spectrum Auctions
Competitive Bidding Rules for Auction of AWS-3 Licenses
Summary
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) seeks comment on changes to its rules regarding eligibility for designated entity bidding credits in auctions for licenses in the in the 1695-1710 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz, and 2155-2180 MHz (AWS-3) bands. The Commission also seeks comment on an update to its competitive bidding rules that would align this rule with the Small Business Act.
Agencies
- Federal Communications Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The FCC's proposed rule updates bidding credits and eligibility criteria for small businesses and rural service providers participating in AWS-3 license auctions, impacting financial opportunities and regulatory compliance for businesses in telecommunications.