spectrum-allocation · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2005-04-20 · Effective 2004-12-03 · 70 FR 20479
Document
Document number
05-7716
Federal Register citation
70 FR 20479
CFR reference
47 CFR 25
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
spectrum-allocation
Publication date
2005-04-20
Effective date
2004-12-03
FCC docket
FCC 04-271, Auction 52
Abstract
The Commission restricts eligibility for the Direct Broadcast Satellite license authorizing use of channels 23 and 24 at the 61.5\0\ W.L. orbit location. Specifically, licensees currently operating satellites at orbit locations capable of providing DBS service to the 50 U.S. states will be prohibited from acquiring, owning, or controlling this license until four years after the award of the initial license.