47 C.F.R. Subpart H—Competitive Bidding Procedures for the 698–746 MHz Band
Title 47 - Telecommunication
Source: 67 FR 5512, Feb. 6, 2002, unless otherwise noted.
Mutually exclusive initial applications for licenses in the 698–746 MHz band are subject to competitive bidding. The general competitive bidding procedures set forth in part 1, subpart Q of this chapter will apply unless otherwise provided in this subpart. [67 FR 45374, July 9, 2002] (a) Eligibility for small business provisions. (1) An entrepreneur is an entity that, together with its controlling interests and affiliates, has average gross revenues not exceeding $3 million for the preceding three years. This definition applies only with respect to licenses in Block C (710–716 MHz and 740–746 MHz) as specified in §27.5(c)(1). (2) A very small business is an entity that, together with its controlling interests and affiliates, has average gross revenues not exceeding $15 million for the preceding three years. (3) A small business is an entity that, together with its controlling interests and affiliates, has average gross revenues not exceeding $40 million for the preceding three years. (b) Bidding credits. A winning bidder that qualifies as an entrepreneur, as defined in this section, or a consortium of entrepreneurs may use the bidding credit specified in §1.2110(f)(2)(i) of this chapter. A winning bidder that qualifies as a very small business, as defined in this section, or a consortium of very small businesses may use the bidding credit specified in §1.2110(f)(2)(ii) of this chapter. A winning bidder that qualifies as a small business, as defined in this section, or a consortium of small businesses may use the bidding credit specified in §1.2110(f)(2)(iii) of this chapter. [67 FR 5512, Feb. 6, 2002, as amended at 68 FR 43000, July 21, 2003]
Title 47: Telecommunication
PART 27—MISCELLANEOUS WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
Subpart H—Competitive Bidding Procedures for the 698–746 MHz Band
§ 27.701 698–746 MHz bands subject to competitive bidding.
§ 27.702 Designated entities.