FCC Web Documents citing 22.217

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  • and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 12 FCC Rcd 2731, 2811-2812 (1997). These provisions were somewhat modified and clarified in Revision of Part 22 and Part 90 of the Commission's Rules To Facilitate Future Development of Paging Systems, Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration and Third Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd 10030, 10085-10088 (1999). See also 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.217, 22.223. See Letter to Amy J. Zoslov, Chief (Acting), Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, from Aida Alvarez, Administrator, Small Business Administration, at 3-4 (Dec. 2, 1998). Trends in Telephone Service, Table 19.3 (Feb. 19, 1999). See Amendment of Parts 20 and 24 of the Commission's Rules -- Broadband PCS Competitive Bidding and the Commercial
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  • and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 12 FCC Rcd 2731, 2811-2812 (1997). These provisions were somewhat modified and clarified in Revision of Part 22 and Part 90 of the Commission's Rules To Facilitate Future Development of Paging Systems, Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration and Third Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd 10030, 10085-10088 (1999). See also 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.217, 22.223. See Letter to Amy J. Zoslov, Chief (Acting), Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, from Aida Alvarez, Administrator, Small Business Administration, at 3-4 (Dec. 2, 1998). 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, NAICS code 517211. Trends in Telephone Service, Table 5.3. Air-ground radiotelephone service is defined in Section 22.99 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §
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  • A small business is an entity that, together with its affiliates and controlling interests, has average gross revenues that are not more than $15 million for the preceding three years. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.2110(f)(2)(ii), 22.223(b)(1)(ii). Small businesses are eligible for bidding credits of twenty-five percent (25%) to lower the cost of their winning bids. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.2110(f)(2)(ii), 22.217(a). Consortia of Small Businesses under Section 22.223(b)(1)(ii): A consortium of small businesses is a conglomerate organization formed as a joint venture between or among mutually independent business firms, each of which individually satisfies the definition of a small business. See 47 C.F.R. § 22.223(b)(3). Each mutually independent small business has to have average gross revenues that are not more than
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  • Order, the Commission adopted small business bidding credits to promote and facilitate the participation of small businesses in competitive bidding for licenses in the paging service. In the Second Paging Reconsideration Order, the Commission subsequently increased the size of the bidding credits. Bidding credits are available to small businesses, or consortia thereof, (as defined in 47 C.F.R §§ 1.2110(c) and 22.217(a)). A bidding credit represents the amount by which a bidder's winning bids are discounted. The size of the bidding credit depends on the average of the aggregated annual gross revenues for each of the preceding three years of the bidder, its affiliates, its controlling interests, and the affiliates of its controlling interests: A bidder with attributed average annual gross revenues
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  • also contains the rules for partitioning a license and disaggregating spectrum, including the related matters of unjust enrichment, bidding credits, installment payments, the length of the license term, and construction requirements. The following service-specific rules, which are redundant with all or part of section 1.2111 of the Commission's rules, are modified or removed in whole or in part: 21.960(b)(5)(i)-(ii), (d)(1); 22.217(b); 24.711(c); 24.712(c); 24.714(c); 24.716(d); 24.717(c); 26.210(d); 27.15(c); 27.209(d); 73.5009(a); 90.810(b); 90.812(b); 90.813(c), (d)(2)(i); 90.910(b); 90.911(c); 90.1017(b); 95.823(c)(1); 101.56(i); 101.535(a)(1), (c); 101.1107(e); 101.1208(b); 101.1319(c); and 101.1323(c). Ownership disclosure requirements for short- and long-form applications. Section 1.2112 of the Commission's rules contains the Commission's ownership disclosure requirements for both the short-form application, which is a pre-requisite to participation in an auction, and
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  • also contains the rules for partitioning a license and disaggregating spectrum, including the related matters of unjust enrichment, bidding credits, installment payments, the length of the license term, and construction requirements. The following service-specific rules, which are redundant with all or part of section 1.2111 of the Commission's rules, are modified or removed in whole or in part: 21.960(b)(5)(i)-(ii), (d)(1); 22.217(b); 24.711(c); 24.712(c); 24.714(c); 24.716(d); 24.717(c); 26.210(d); 27.15(c); 27.209(d); 73.5009(a); 90.810(b); 90.812(b); 90.813(c), (d)(2)(i); 90.910(b); 90.911(c); 90.1017(b); 95.823(c)(1); 101.56(i); 101.535(a)(1), (c); 101.1107(e); 101.1208(b); 101.1319(c); and 101.1323(c). Ownership disclosure requirements for short- and long-form applications. Section 1.2112 of the Commission's rules contains the Commission's ownership disclosure requirements for both the short-form application, which is a pre-requisite to participation in an auction, and
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  • Cellular Radiotelephone Service and other Commercial Mobile Radio Services, WT Docket No. 01-108, Erratum, DA 02-2969 (rel. Nov. 4, 2002) (Cellular Biennial Review First Report and Order and Cellular Biennial Review Second Report and Order, respectively; collectively Cellular Biennial Review Orders). See Competitive Bidding Conforming Edits Order, supra (modified or eliminated sections 22.201, 22.203, 22.205, 22.207, 22.209, 22.211, 22.213, 22.215, 22.217, 22.223, 22.225, 22.227-22.228, 22.960-22.961, and 22.967). CTIA Petition at 20-22. RCA Reply Comments at 5. Radiosoft Comments at 1. AMTA Reply Comments at 8-9. Cellular Biennial Review First Report and Order, 17 FCC Rcd at 18401. 47 C.F.R Part 22, subpart E. See ULS Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 21027. 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.501-22.529. See Seventh CMRS Competition Report,
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  • Cellular Radiotelephone Service and other Commercial Mobile Radio Services, WT Docket No. 01-108, Erratum, DA 02-2969 (rel. Nov. 4, 2002) (Cellular Biennial Review First Report and Order and Cellular Biennial Review Second Report and Order, respectively; collectively Cellular Biennial Review Orders). See Competitive Bidding Conforming Edits Order, supra (modified or eliminated sections 22.201, 22.203, 22.205, 22.207, 22.209, 22.211, 22.213, 22.215, 22.217, 22.223, 22.225, 22.227-22.228, 22.960-22.961, and 22.967). CTIA Petition at 20-22. RCA Reply Comments at 5. Radiosoft Comments at 1. AMTA Reply Comments at 8-9. Cellular Biennial Review First Report and Order, 17 FCC Rcd at 18401. 47 C.F.R Part 22, subpart E. See ULS Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 21027. 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.501-22.529. See Seventh CMRS Competition Report,
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  • A small business is an entity that, together with its affiliates and controlling interests, has average gross revenues that are not more than $15 million for the preceding three years. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.2110(f)(2)(ii), 22.223(b)(1)(ii). Small businesses are eligible for bidding credits of twenty-five percent (25%) to lower the cost of their winning bids. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.2110(f)(2)(ii), 22.217. Consortia of Small Businesses under Section 22.223(b)(1)(ii): A consortium of small businesses is a conglomerate organization formed as a joint venture between or among mutually independent business firms, each of which individually satisfies the definition of a small business. See 47 C.F.R. § 22.223(b)(2). Each mutually independent small business has to have average gross revenues that are not more than
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  • which radio stations may be licensed and used in the Paging and Rural, Air-Ground, Cellular and Offshore Radiotelephone Services. Subpart B sets forth the rules governing the use of competitive bidding to resolve mutually exclusive applications for initial licenses. Need: These rules are needed to implement the Commission's competitive bidding authority under 47 U.S.C. 309(j). The provisions in 47 C.F.R. 22.217, 22.223, and 22.225 are necessary to administer the Commission's designated entity program under which small businesses meeting certain eligibility criteria may receive bidding credits on their winning bids. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 222, 303, 309 and 332. Section Number and Title: 22.131(d)(2)(v) Procedures for mutually exclusive applications. 22.201 Paging geographic area authorizations are subject to competitive bidding. 22.217 Bidding
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  • 175), why certain entities should not be attributed to the applicant, and why certain relationships should not be considered attributable or impermissible material relationships. Pursuant to section 1.2110(f)(1) of the Commission's rules, the Commission may award bidding credits (i.e., payment discounts) to eligible designated entities. For licenses available in the Lower and Upper Paging Bands Auction (Auction 87), sections 1.2110(f)(2), 22.217, and 22.223(b) of the Commission's rules specify that small businesses (and consortia of small businesses) are eligible for bidding credits in the following manner: Small businesses under section 22.223(b)(2): A small business that, together with its affiliates and controlling interests, has had average annual gross revenues that do not exceed $15 million for the preceding three years, is eligible for
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  • 175), why certain entities should not be attributed to the applicant, and why certain relationships should not be considered attributable or impermissible material relationships. Pursuant to section 1.2110(f)(1) of the Commission's rules, the Commission may award bidding credits (i.e., payment discounts) to eligible designated entities. For licenses available in the Lower and Upper Paging Bands Auction (Auction 87), sections 1.2110(f)(2), 22.217, and 22.223(b) of the Commission's rules specify that small businesses (and consortia of small businesses) are eligible for bidding credits in the following manner: xSmall businesses under section 22.223(b)(2): A small business that, together with its affiliates and controlling interests, has had average annual gross revenues that do not exceed $15 million for the preceding three years, is eligible for
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  • and Procedures, WT Docket No. 05-211, Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order, FCC 07-68, 21 FCC Rcd 6703 (2006) (``Order on Reconsideration of the Designated Entity Second Report and Order''). See Paging Second Report and Order at 2806 ¶¶ 167-68, 2811 ¶ 178. See Paging Reconsideration Order at 10,091 ¶ 113. See also 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.2110, 22.217, and 22.223. In the service-specific rulemaking governing paging licenses available in Auction 87, the Commission declined to adopt bidding credits for entities with attributable average gross revenues of more than $15 million. See Revision of Part 22 and Part 90 of the Commission's Rules to Facilitate Future Development of Paging Systems, WT Docket No 96-18, Implementation of Section 309(j) of
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  • and Procedures, WT Docket No. 05-211, Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order, FCC 07-68, 21 FCC Rcd 6703 (2006) ("Order on Reconsideration of the Designated Entity Second Report and Order"). 89See Paging Second Report and Order at 2806 ¶¶ 167-68, 2811 ¶ 178. 90See Paging Reconsideration Order at 10,091 ¶ 113. See also 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.2110, 22.217, and 22.223. In the service-specific rulemaking governing paging licenses available in Auction 87, the Commission declined to adopt bidding credits for entities with attributable average gross revenues of more than $15 million. SeeRevision of Part 22 and Part 90 of the Commission's Rules to Facilitate Future Development of Paging Systems, WT Docket No 96-18, Implementation of Section 309(j) of the
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  • which a bidder's winning bid will be discounted. See 47 C.F.R. §1.2110; see also Auction of Lower and Upper Paging Bands Licenses Scheduled for May 25, 2010; Notice and Filing Requirements, Minimum Opening Bids, Upfront Payments, and Other Procedures for Auction 87, Public Notice, 25 FCC Rcd 6333, 6350 ¶ 72 (WTB 2010) (Procedures Public Notice). 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.2110(f)(2), 22.217, 22.223. If an application is deemed complete, the applicant need only provide an upfront payment to qualify; if the application is deemed incomplete, the applicant must address the deficiencies identified by the Commission staff in an amended application. See 47 C.F.R § 1.2105(b)(2) (``[t]he Commission will provide bidders a limited opportunity to cure defects [in their short-forms]. . . .'').
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  • credit represents an amount bywhich a bidder's winning bid will be discounted. See47 C.F.R. §1.2110; see alsoAuction of Lower and Upper Paging Bands Licenses Scheduled for May 25, 2010; Notice and Filing Requirements, Minimum Opening Bids, Upfront Payments, and Other Procedures forAuction 87, Public Notice, 25 FCC Rcd 6333, 6350 ¶72 (WTB 2010) (Procedures Public Notice). 447 C.F.R. §§ 1.2110(f)(2), 22.217, 22.223. 5If an application is deemed complete, the applicant need only provide an upfront payment to qualify; if the application is deemed incomplete, the applicant must address the deficiencies identified by the Commission staff in an amended application. 6See 47 C.F.R §1.2105(b)(2) ("[t]he Commission will provide bidders a limited opportunity to cure defects [in their short-forms]. . . ."). 747
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  • and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 12 FCC Rcd 2731, 2811-2812 (1997). These provisions were somewhat modified and clarified in Revision of Part 22 and Part 90 of the Commission's Rules To Facilitate Future Development of Paging Systems, Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration and Third Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd 10030, 10085-10088 (1999). See also 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.217, 22.223. See Letter to Amy J. Zoslov, Chief (Acting), Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, from Aida Alvarez, Administrator, Small Business Administration, at 3-4 (Dec. 2, 1998). Trends in Telephone Service, Table 19.3 (Feb. 19, 1999). See Amendment of Parts 20 and 24 of the Commission's Rules -- Broadband PCS Competitive Bidding and the Commercial
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  • and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 12 FCC Rcd 2731, 2811-2812 (1997). These provisions were somewhat modified and clarified in Revision of Part 22 and Part 90 of the Commission's Rules To Facilitate Future Development of Paging Systems, Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration and Third Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd 10030, 10085-10088 (1999). See also 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.217, 22.223. See Letter to Amy J. Zoslov, Chief (Acting), Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, from Aida Alvarez, Administrator, Small Business Administration, at 3-4 (Dec. 2, 1998). 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, NAICS code 517211. Trends in Telephone Service, Table 5.3. Air-ground radiotelephone service is defined in Section 22.99 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §
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  • 21.960 Designated entity provisions for MDS. (a) Eligibility for small business provisions. A small business is an entity that together with its affiliates has average annual gross revenues that are not more than $40 million for the preceding three calendar years. * * * * * § 21.961 [Removed and Reserved] 14. Remove and reserve § 21.961. 15. Revise § 22.217 to read as follows: § 22.217 Bidding credit for small businesses. A winning bidder that qualifies as a small business, as defined in § 22.223(b)(1), or a consortium of small businesses may use a bidding credit of thirty- five (35) percent to lower the cost of its winning bid. A winning bidder that qualifies as a small business, as defined
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  • and Policies on Foreign Participation in the U.S. Telecommunications Market'', IB Docket No. 97-142, Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd. 23891, 23935-42, 23946, ¶¶ 97-118, 131 (1997). Note: There is no need to include an Exhibit B if the applicant responded "No" to Questions 40 through 44. EXHIBIT C: DESIGNATED ENTITIES Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.217, 1.2110(e)(1), small businesses and very small businesses are eligible for bidding credits of twenty-five percent and thirty-five percent respectively, to lower the cost of their winning bids. Small businesses and very small businesses are defined in 47 C.F.R. § 22.223(b). Applicants that are not claiming eligibility for bidding credits do not need to submit Exhibit C. We nonetheless note that
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  • the Commission adopted small business provisions to promote and facilitate the participation of small businesses in the Upper Bands Auction and in the provision of this and other commercial mobile radio services. General eligibility to provide Upper Bands service, subject to any restrictions outlined in the Commission's rules, is afforded to entities that are not precluded under 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.217 and 22.223. (3) Determination of Revenues For purposes of determining which entities qualify as very small businesses or small businesses, the Commission will consider the gross revenues of the applicant, its controlling interests, and the affiliates of the applicant and its controlling interests. Therefore, the gross revenues of all of the above entities must be disclosed separately and in the
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  • Commission FCC 97-59 Partitioning is the assignment of geographic portions of the geographic area paging license along geopolitical or 460 other boundaries. In the Second Report and Order we permit partitioning of geographic area paging licenses along any service area defined by the parties. Small business is defined in Section 22.223(b). 47 C.F.R. § 22.223(b). 461 See 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.217, 22.219. 462 See 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.217(b), 22.219(c). 463 87 B. Partitioning and Disaggregation 1. Partitioning a. In general 203. In the Second Report and Order, we adopted geographic partitioning provisions for 460 MTA and EA geographic area paging licensees. In this Further Notice we seek comment on whether nationwide paging licensees should be permitted to partition their license area.
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  • variety of applicants. Moreover, the tiered bidding credit structure we adopted 388 achieves a reasonable compromise between the arguments of those advocating greater bidding credits and Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-98 Id. at 2811, ¶ 179. 389 Id. at 2818, ¶ 195 (citing Competitive Bidding Second Report and Order, 9 FCC Rcd at 2394, ¶¶ 258-59). 390 47 C.F.R. § 22.217(b)(2). 391 Part 1 Third Report and Order and Second Further Notice, 13 FCC Rcd at 403-04, ¶ 47. 392 Competitive Bidding Fifth Memorandum Opinion and Order, 10 FCC Rcd at 462, ¶ 111. 393 Id. 394 See Rulemaking to Amend Parts 1, 2, 21, and 25 of the Commission's Rules to Redesignate the 27.5-29.5 GHz 395 Frequency Band, to Reallocate
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  • promote and facilitate the participation of small businesses in the 929 and 931 MHz Paging Auction and in the provision of this and other commercial mobile radio services. General eligibility to provide the 929 and 931 MHz Paging service, subject to any restrictions outlined in the Commission's rules, is afforded to entities that are not precluded under 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.217 and 22.223. (1) Determination of Revenues For purposes of determining which entities qualify as very small businesses or small businesses, the Commission will consider the gross revenues of the applicant, its controlling interests, and the affiliates of the applicant and its controlling interests. Therefore, the gross revenues of all of the above entities must be disclosed separately and in the
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  • payments. Authorizations will be awarded upon the full and timely payment of winning bids and any applicable late fees. (b) A bidder that withdraws its bid subsequent to the close of bidding, defaults on a payment due, or is disqualified, is subject to the payments specified in § 22.207, § 1.2104(g), or § 1.2109 of this chapter, as applicable. § 22.217 Bidding credits for small businesses. (a) A winning bidder that qualifies as a small business or a consortium of small businesses as defined in § 22.223(b)(1)(i) of this part may use a bidding credit of thirty-five (35) percent to lower the cost of its winning bid. A winning bidder that qualifies as a small business or a consortium of small
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  • Order, the Commission adopted small business bidding credits to promote and facilitate the participation of small businesses in competitive bidding for licenses in the paging service. In the Second Paging Reconsideration Order, the Commission subsequently increased the size of the bidding credits. Bidding credits are available to small businesses, or consortia thereof, (as defined in 47 C.F.R §§ 1.2110(c) and 22.217(a)). A bidding credit represents the amount by which a bidder's winning bids are discounted. The size of the bidding credit depends on the average annual gross revenues for the preceding three years of the bidder, its affiliates, its controlling interests, and the affiliates of its controlling interests: A bidder with attributed average annual gross revenues of not more than $15
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  • A small business is an entity that, together with its affiliates and controlling interests, has average gross revenues that are not more than $15 million for the preceding three years. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.2110(f)(2)(ii), 22.223(b)(1)(ii). Small businesses are eligible for bidding credits of twenty-five percent (25%) to lower the cost of their winning bids. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.2110(f)(2)(ii), 22.217(a). Consortia of Small Businesses under Section 22.223(b)(1)(ii): A consortium of small businesses is a conglomerate organization formed as a joint venture between or among mutually independent business firms, each of which individually satisfies the definition of a small business. See 47 C.F.R. § 22.223(b)(3). Each mutually independent small business has to have average gross revenues that are not more than
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  • A small business is an entity that, together with its affiliates and controlling interests, has average gross revenues that are not more than $15 million for the preceding three years. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.2110(f)(2)(ii), 22.223(b)(1)(ii). Small businesses are eligible for bidding credits of twenty-five percent (25%) to lower the cost of their winning bids. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.2110(f)(2)(ii), 22.217(a). Consortia of Small Businesses under Section 22.223(b)(1)(ii): A consortium of small businesses is a conglomerate organization formed as a joint venture between or among mutually independent business firms, each of which individually satisfies the definition of a small business. See 47 C.F.R. § 22.223(b)(3). Each mutually independent small business has to have average gross revenues that are not more than
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  • its area within five years of the license grant. In the alternative, the licensee may provide substantial service to the geographic license area within five years of license grant. See CMRS Third Report and Order, 9 FCC Rcd at 8157 n.712. Bidding Credits Bidding credits are available to small businesses or consortia thereof, (as defined in 47 C.F.R. 1.2110(c) and 22.217(a)). A bidding credit represents the amount by which a bidders winning bids are discounted. The size of the bidding credit depends on the average annual gross revenues for the preceding three years of the bidder, its affiliates, its controlling interests, and the affiliates of its controlling interests: * A bidder with attributed average annual gross revenues of more than $3
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  • two-thirds of the population within its area within five years of the license grant. In the alternative, the licensee may provide substantial service to the geographic license area within five years of license grant. See CMRS Third Report and Order ([53]zip). Bidding Credits Bidding credits are available to small businesses or consortia thereof, (as defined in 47 C.F.R. 1.2110(c) and 22.217(a)). A bidding credit represents the amount by which a bidder's winning bids are discounted. The size of the bidding credit depends on the average annual gross revenues for the preceding three years of the bidder, its affiliates, its controlling interests, and the affiliates of its controlling interests: * A bidder with attributed average annual gross revenues of more than $3
• http://wireless.fcc.gov/auctions/default.htm?job=auction_factsheet&id=41
  • and is subject to specific performance criteria as set forth in 47 C.F.R. 1.2110(f). Additional information on the tribal land bidding credit, including how the amount of the credit is calculated, can be found on the [51]Tribal Land Bidding Credits page. Bidding Credits Bidding credits are available to small businesses or consortia thereof, (as defined in 47 C.F.R. 1.2110(c) and 22.217(a)). A bidding credit represents the amount by which a bidder's winning bids are discounted. The size of the bidding credit depends on the average annual gross revenues for the preceding three years of the bidder, its affiliates, its controlling interests, and the affiliates of its controlling interests: * A bidder with attributed average annual gross revenues of more than $3
• http://wireless.fcc.gov/auctions/default.htm?job=auction_factsheet&id=48
  • Designated Filing Areas in the 896-901 MHz and 935-940 MHz Band Allotted to the Specialized Mobile Radio Pool, GN Docket No. 93-252, PR Docket No. 93-144, PR Docket No. 89-553, Third Report and Order, 9 FCC Rcd 7988, 8157, n.712 (1994).). Bidding Credits Bidding credits are available to small businesses or consortia thereof, (as defined in 47 C.F.R. 1.2110(c) and 22.217(a)). A bidding credit represents the amount by which a bidder's winning bids are discounted. The size of the bidding credit depends on the average annual gross revenues for the preceding three years of the bidder, its affiliates, its controlling interests, and the affiliates of its controlling interests * A bidder with attributed average annual gross revenues of more than $3
• http://wireless.fcc.gov/auctions/default.htm?job=auction_factsheet&id=87
  • affiliates, its controlling interests, the affiliates of its controlling interest, and any entities with which the applicant has an attributable material interest, as defined by the Commissions rules: * A bidder with attributed average annual gross revenues that do not exceed $15 million for the preceding three years receives a 25 percent discount on its winning bids. 47 C.F.R. 1.2110(f), 22.217, 22.223(b)(2). * A bidder with attributed average annual gross revenues that do not exceed $3 million for the preceding three years receives a 35 percent discount on its winning bids. 47 C.F.R. 1.2110(f), 22.217, 22.223(b)(1). Bidding credits are not cumulative. A qualifying applicant may claim either a 25 percent or 35 percent bidding credit on its winning bids. Tribal Land
• http://wireless.fcc.gov/auctions/general/releases/da020847.pdf http://wireless.fcc.gov/auctions/general/releases/da020847.txt
  • also contains the rules for partitioning a license and disaggregating spectrum, including the related matters of unjust enrichment, bidding credits, installment payments, the length of the license term, and construction requirements. The following service-specific rules, which are redundant with all or part of section 1.2111 of the Commission's rules,87 are modified or removed in whole or in part: 21.960(b)(5)(i)-(ii), (d)(1); 22.217(b); 24.711(c); 24.712(c); 24.714(c); 24.716(d); 24.717(c); 27.15(c); 27.209(d); 73.5009(a); 90.810(b); 90.812(b); 90.813(c), (d)(2)(i);88 90.910(b); 90.911(c); 90.1017(b); 95.823(c)(1); 101.56(i); 101.535(a)(1), (c); 101.1107(e); 101.1208(b); 101.1319(c); and 101.1323(c).89 16. Ownership disclosure requirements for short- and long-form applications. Section 1.2112 of the Commission's rules contains the Commission's ownership disclosure requirements for both the short-form application, which is a pre-requisite to participation in an auction,90 and
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/1999/da991591.pdf
  • the Commission adopted small business provisions to promote and facilitate the participation of small businesses in the Upper Bands Auction and in the provision of this and other commercial mobile radio services. General eligibility to provide Upper Bands service, subject to any restrictions outlined in the Commission's rules, is afforded to entities that are not precluded under 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.217 and 22.223. (3) Determination of Revenues 11 For purposes of determining which entities qualify as very small businesses or small businesses, the Commission will consider the gross revenues of the applicant, its controlling interests, and the affiliates of the applicant and its controlling interests. Therefore, the gross revenues of all of the above entities must be disclosed separately and in