FCC Invites Input on T-Mobile, Sprint Requests on 28/24 GHz Auction Participation
The FCC sought comment by Aug. 22 on the separate requests of T-Mobile and Sprint for a clarification and declaratory ruling, respectively, affecting their participation in the 28 GHz and 24 GHz auctions, given T-Mobile's planned buy of Sprint. The…
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requests seek the actions "on the certification requirement in Section 1.2105(a)(2)(ix) of the Commission’s rules, or alternatively a waiver of that provision, designed to ensure that their Business Combination Agreement (BCA) will not bar their independent participation in Auctions 101 and 102," said a Wireless Bureau order Wednesday in docket 18-85. Comment is also sought on "Sprint’s request for a limited waiver of the Commission’s rule prohibiting major modifications of short-form applications, or alternatively a waiver of its obligation to maintain the accuracy of its short-form applications, to allow Sprint and T-Mobile to close their transaction promptly if the proposed merger is approved." The 28 GHz auction is scheduled to begin Nov. 14, followed by the 24 GHz auction.