# Auction of Direct Broadcast Satellite Licenses
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2005-04-20 · Effective 2004-12-03 · 70 FR 20479
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-7716
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 20479
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 25
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/04/20/05-7716/auction-of-direct-broadcast-satellite-licenses)
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