In this proposed rulemaking, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking feedback on updating rules for the auctioning of licenses in the AWS-3 spectrum bands. This includes revising eligibility criteria for small business bidding credits to align with the Small Business Act, proposing updates to competitive bidding rules, and considering a Tribal licensing window to allow Tribal entities access to spectrum licenses. The goal is to ensure small businesses and rural service providers have opportunities to participate in providing 5G services, as well as to clarify rules to match current practices.
Simple Explanation
The FCC wants to change some rules about how small businesses and certain groups can buy special licenses to provide internet and phone services. They want to make it easier for these groups to join in and have a fair chance to get these licenses.