# Policies Regarding Mobile Spectrum Holdings; Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2014-07-11 · Effective 2014-09-09 · 79 FR 39977
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-15769
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 39977
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 20
- **Publication date:** 2014-07-11
- **Effective date:** 2014-09-09
- **FCC docket:** WT Docket No. 12-269
## Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) updates its initial screen for review of spectrum acquisitions through secondary markets and makes determinations regarding whether to establish mobile spectrum holding limits for its upcoming auctions of high- and low-band spectrum, in light of the growing demand for spectrum, the differences between spectrum bands, and in accordance with its desire to preserve and promote competition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/07/11/2014-15769/policies-regarding-mobile-spectrum-holdings-expanding-the-economic-and-innovation-opportunities-of)
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