FCCFinal Rule
Auction of Advanced Wireless Services Licenses: Filing Requirements, Minimum Opening Bids, Upfront Payments, and Other Procedures for Auction 113
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Summary
The FCC is setting up rules for how companies can bid for advanced wireless service licenses in an upcoming auction. This affects companies that want to provide 5G and other wireless services, and ultimately determines which companies can offer better mobile networks to consumers.
Key Points
- 1Companies that want to bid must follow specific filing requirements and deadlines to participate in the wireless license auction
- 2The FCC is setting minimum opening bids and requiring companies to pay upfront deposits to prove they're serious bidders
- 3This auction will distribute licenses for advanced wireless services that enable faster mobile networks and new technologies
- 4The comment period runs until February 12, 2026, allowing the public and interested companies to provide feedback on the auction rules
- 5These rules determine which companies can compete to build and operate 5G networks, which affects competition and service quality for consumers
Key Dates
Published
December 23, 2025
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