Summary

August 9, 2006 - September 18, 2006
Rounds:
161
Bidding Days:
28
Qualified Bidders:
168
Winning Bidders:
104 Bidders won 1087 Licenses
Licenses Held by FCC:
35
Gross Bids:
$13,879,110,200
Net Bids:
$13,700,267,150
Reports Files
Spreadsheets Files
Document
Document
Charts Files
Maps & Band Plans
Band Plans Files
General Information

 

On December 27, 2005, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce provided estimated costs and timeline information associated with relocating federal operations from the 1710-1755 MHz band. NTIA has since provided updates and progress reports. This information is available on NTIA's web page.
Tribal Bidding Credits
Includes Cellular Market Areas (CMA or MSA and RSA), Economic Area (EA or BEA) and Regional Economic Area Grouping (REAG) Cross References.
Small Entity Compliance Guide for Advanced Wireless Services Spectrum (AWS-1)
pdf - Word
Winning Bidders
9/20/2006
 
Qualified Bidders
7/28/2006
 
Applications to Participate
7/7/2006
 
Procedures
5/19/2006
Supplemental Procedures
 
Procedures
4/12/2006
 
Comment Sought
1/31/2006
 
12/1/2010
LETTER (DA 10-2262)
Final Bid Withdrawal Payment for Bids on Auction 66 License AW-BEA114-C
 
11/30/2010
LETTER (DA 10-2261)
Final Bid Withdrawal Payment for Bid on Auction 66 License AW-REA012-F (Gulf of Mexico)
 
5/25/2010
ORDER (FCC 10-90)
In the Matter of Denali Spectrum License Sub, LLC, Petition for Forbearance under 47 U.S.C. Section 160(c) from Application of the Unjust Enrichment Provisions of 47 C.F.R. Section 1.2111(d)(2)(i)
 

Fact Sheet

Date:

Auction 66 began on 8/9/2006 and closed on 9/18/2006.

 
Licenses:

Block A: 734 Cellular Market Area (CMA) licenses
Block B: 176 Economic Area (EA) licenses
Block C: 176 Economic Area (EA) licenses
Block D: 12 Regional Economic Area Grouping (REAG) licenses
Block E: 12 Regional Economic Area Grouping (REAG) licenses
Block F: 12 Regional Economic Area Grouping (REAG) licenses

Spectrum:

1710-1755 and 2110-2155 MHz bands

Bandwidth:

Block A: 1710-1720 / 2110-2120 (20 MHz)
Block B: 1720-1730 / 2120-2130 (20 MHz)
Block C: 1730-1735 / 2130-2135 (10 MHz)
Block D: 1735-1740 / 2135-2140 (10 MHz)
Block E: 1740-1745 / 2140-2145 (10 MHz)
Block F: 1745-1755 / 2145-2155 (20 MHz)

Winning Bidders:
104 Bidders won 1087 Licenses
Rounds:
161
Qualified Bidders:
168
Licenses Won:
1087
Licenses Held by FCC:
35
Total Licenses:
1122
Net Bids:
$13,700,267,150
Gross Bids:
$13,879,110,200

Event Date
Pre-Auction Seminar
Form 175 (Short Form) Application Filing Window Opens
6/5/2006; 12:00 noon ET
Form 175 (Short Form) Application Filing Deadline
6/19/2006; 6:00 pm ET
Upfront Payments Deadline
7/17/2006; 6:00 pm ET
Mock Auction
8/7/2006
Auction Start
8/9/2006
Auction Closed
9/18/2006
   
AWS licensees must make a showing of “substantial service” in their license area within the prescribed license term. See 47 C.F.R. § 27.14(a). “Substantial” service is defined as service which is sound, favorable, and substantially above a level of mediocre service which just might minimally warrant renewal. Any licensee that fails to meet this requirement will forfeit its license and the licensee will be ineligible to regain it.
 
Bidding credits are available to small businesses and very small businesses and consortia thereof (as defined in 47 C.F.R. § 1.2110). A bidding credit represents the amount by which a bidder’s winning bid is discounted. The size of the bidding credit depends on the average annual gross revenues for the preceding three years of the bidder, its affiliates, its controlling interests, and the affiliates of its controlling interests:
  • A bidder with attributed average annual gross revenues that exceed $15 million and do not exceed $40 million for the preceding three years (“small business”) will receive a 15 percent discount on its winning bid.
  • A bidder with attributed average annual gross revenues that do not exceed $15 million for the preceding three years (“very small business”) will receive a 25 percent discount on its winning bid.
Bidding credits are not cumulative; a qualifying applicant receives the 15 percent or 25 percent bidding credit on its winning bid, but not both.
 
A winning bidder that intends to use its license(s) to deploy facilities and provide services to federally-recognized tribal lands that are unserved by any telecommunications carrier or that have a wireline penetration rate equal to or below 85 percent is eligible to receive a tribal lands bidding credit as set forth in 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.2107(e) and 1.2110(f). A tribal lands bidding credit is in addition to, and separate from, any other bidding credit for which a winning bidder may qualify. A winning bidder need not qualify for a small business bidding credit to be eligible for a tribal lands bidding credit.
Unlike other bidding credits that are requested prior to the auction, a winning bidder applies for the tribal lands bidding credit after winning the auction when it first files its long-form application (FCC Form 601). In order for a winning bidder to be awarded a tribal lands bidding credit, it must provide specific certifications regarding the servicing of tribal lands and is subject to specific performance criteria as set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 1.2110(f). For Auction No. 66 the Commission will award pro rata tribal lands bidding credits in the event that the sum of all net winning bids at the close of bidding, exclusive of tribal lands bidding credits, is not sufficient funds both to meet the reserve price and to award all eligible applicants full tribal lands bidding credits.
Additional information on the tribal lands bidding credit, including how the amount of the credit is calculated, can be found on the Commission’s auction web site at Tribal Land Credits.
 
In addition, AWS-1 licensees must comply with the technical and operational rules set forth in 47 C.F.R. §§ 27.50-27.66 and 27.1131-27.1135 to protect co-channel and adjacent channel incumbent Government and non-Government operations from interference.
 
See 47 C.F.R. Parts 27 and 101
 
Releases P
 
WTB Seeks Comment on Petition of Denali Spectrum License Sub, LLC for Forbearance from Unjust Enrichment Provisions of 47 C.F.R. Section 1.2111(d)(2)(i)
 
Auction of Advanced Wireless Services Licenses Closes; Winning Bidders Announced for Auction No. 66
Attachment A: pdf
Attachment B: pdf
Attachment C: pdf
Attachment D: pdf - Word
 
7/28/2006
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 06-1525)
Auction of Advanced Wireless Services Licenses; 168 Bidders Qualified to Participate in Auction No. 66; Information Disclosure Procedures Announced
This Public Notice identifies 168 applicants found to be qualified to bid in the upcoming auction of AWS-1 licenses. The Public Notice also includes the information disclosure procedures to be used for Auction No. 66.
Attachment A: pdf
Attachment B: pdf
Supplemental Files:
Upfront Payments: xls
Licenses Selected: xls
 
7/7/2006
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 06-1402)
Auction of Advanced Wireless Services Licenses; Status of FCC Form 175 Applications to Participate in Auction No. 66
The WTB announces the status of FCC Form 175 applications to participate in the upcoming Advanced Wireless Service License Auction No. 66.
Attachment A: pdf
Attachment B: pdf
 
6/15/2006
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 06-1279)
WTB Opens Filing Window for the Proposal to Develop and Manage the Clearinghouse that will Administer the Relocation Cost Sharing Plan for Licensees in the 2.1 GHz Bands
 
5/19/2006
PUBLIC NOTICE (FCC 06-71)
Auction of Advanced Wireless Services Licenses Rescheduled for August 9, 2006; Revised Schedule, Filing Requirements and Supplemental Procedures for Auction No. 66
This public notice announces the revised schedule, filing requirements, and supplemental procedures for the upcoming auction of Advanced Wireless Services licenses in the 1710-1755 MHz and 2110-2155 MHz bands.
Statement of Commissioner Adelstein: pdf - Word
 
4/20/2006
PUBLIC NOTICE (FCC 06-50)
The FCC and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration - Coordination Procedures in the 1710-1755 MHZ Band
 
4/12/2006
PUBLIC NOTICE (FCC 06-47)
Auction of Advanced Wireless Services Licenses Scheduled for June 29, 2006; Notice and Filing Requirements, Minimum Opening Bids, Upfront Payments and Other Procedures for Auction No. 66; AU Docket No. 06-30, FCC 06-47
This public notice announces the procedures, minimum opening bids and reserve price for the upcoming auction of Advanced Wireless Services licenses in the 1710-1755 MHz and 2110-2155 MHz bands.
Attachment A (Complete): pdf
Attachment A - All License Summary: xls
Attachment A - Cellular Market Area (CMA) Licenses: xls
Attachment A - Economic Area (EA) Licenses: xls
Attachment A - Regional Economic Area Grouping (REAG) Licenses: xls
Statement of Chairman Martin: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Copps: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Adelstein: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Tate: pdf - Word
 
1/31/2006
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 06-238)
Auction of Advanced Wireless Services Licenses Scheduled for June 29, 2006; Comment Sought on Reserve Prices Or Minimum Opening Bids and Other Procedures
This public notice announces the Auction of Advanced Wireless Services ("AWS") licenses in the 1710-1755 MHz and 2110-2155 MHz ("AWS-1") bands. Copies of comments and reply comments filed in response to this public notice may be found by using the search function of ECFS under docket number 06-30 or through the FCC Reference Information Center, which is located in Room CY-A257 at the Commission's Headquarters.
 
Attachment A (Complete): pdf
Attachment A - All License Summary: xls
Attachment A - Cellular Market Area (CMA) Licenses: xls
Attachment A - Economic Area (EA) Licenses: xls
Attachment A - Regional Economic Area Grouping (REAG) Licenses: xls
Attachment B: pdf - Word
Attachment C: pdf - Word
 
Releases L
 
Final Bid Withdrawal Payment for Bids on Auction 66 License AW-BEA114-C
 
11/30/2010
LETTER (DA 10-2261)
Final Bid Withdrawal Payment for Bid on Auction 66 License AW-REA012-F (Gulf of Mexico)
Provides Notice and Demand Pursuant to Section 1.2104(g)(1) of the Commission's Rules.
 
Chequamegon Communications Cooperative, Inc.
 
9/18/2008
LETTER (DA 08-2115)
Cross Telephone Company
Re: Final Bid Withdrawal Payment for Auction 66. Assessed a refund in the amount of $3,910.00 to Cross Telephone Company.
 
9/18/2008
LETTER (DA 08-2114)
CenturyTel Broadband Wireless LLC
Re: Final Bid Withdrawal Payment for Auction 66. Assessed a refund in the amount of $31,000.00 to CenturyTel Broadband Wireless LLC.
 
Releases O
 
In the Matter of Denali Spectrum License Sub, LLC, Petition for Forbearance under 47 U.S.C. Section 160(c) from Application of the Unjust Enrichment Provisions of 47 C.F.R. Section 1.2111(d)(2)(i)
 
3/2/2010
ORDER (DA 10-358)
In the Matter of Denali Spectrum License Sub, LLC Petition for Forbearance under 47 U.S.C. Section 160(c) From Application of the Unjust Enrichment Provisions of 47 C.F.R. Section 1.2111(d)(2)(i)
Extended by 90 days the period of time for which the Commission may consider a petition filed by Denali Spectrum License Sub, LLC seeking forbearance from the Commission's rules.
 
Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures
 
Public Service Wireless Services, Inc., Request for Reconsideration of Public Notice Revising the Schedule, Filing Requirements and Supplemental Procedures for the Auction of Advanced Wireless Services Licenses
 
Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures
 
6/16/2006
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (DA 06-1281)
Re: Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures; WTB Clarifies, on its Own Motion, How Certain Application and Reporting Requirements Adopted by the Commission in the Second Report and Order in this Proceeding will be Implemented
By the Acting Chief, WTB clarifies, on its own motion, how certain application and reporting requirements adopted by the Commission in the Second Report and Order in this proceeding will be implemented.
 
6/16/2006
ERRATUM (DA 06-1280)
Re: Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures; Erratum Corrects FCC 06-52, Second Report and Order
Issued an Erratum correcting FCC 06-52, Second Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, released April 25, 2006. by ERRATUM AND NOTICE OF OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET APPROVAL OF INFORMATION COLLECTIONS
See FCC 06-52
 
6/2/2006
ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION OF THE SECOND REPORT AND ORDER (FCC 06-78)
Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures
Statement of Chairman Martin: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Copps: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Adelstein: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Tate: pdf - Word
 
4/25/2006
REPORT AND ORDER (FCC 06-52)
Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures, Second Report and Order and Second Further Notice of proposed Rule Making
See Erratum
Statement of Chairman Martin: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Copps: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Adelstein: pdf - Word
 
4/21/2006
NINTH REPORT AND ORDER AND ORDER (FCC 06-45)
Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission's Rulesto Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobileand Fixed Services to Support the Introduction ofNew Advanced Wireless Services, including ThirdGeneration Wireless Systems
Adopted Relocation Procedures And Cost Sharing Rules To Facilitate Access Of Spectrum For Advanced Wireless Services.
Statement of Commissioner Adelstein: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Tate: pdf - Word
 
2/3/2006
FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING (FCC 06-8)
Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures
Statement of Chairman Martin: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Copps: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Adelstein: pdf - Word
 
Releases N
 
FCC's Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) Spectrum Auction Concludes
Statement of Chairman Martin: pdf - Word
 
6/2/2006
NEWS RELEASE
FCC Clarifies Certain Aspects of Its "Designated Entity" Eligibility Rules Adopted In April 2006
 
5/19/2006
NEWS RELEASE
FCC Modifies Advanced Wireless Services Auction Schedule, Moves Start Date to August 9, 2006
The FCC released a Public Notice that revises the schedule and filing requirements for the FCC's upcoming first auction of spectrum licenses for Advanced Wireless Services (AWS).
Statement of Commissioner Adelstein: pdf - Word
 
4/25/2006
NEWS RELEASE
FCC Modifies its "Designated Entity" Eligibility Rules in Advance of the Upcoming Advanced Wireless Services Auction
 
4/12/2006
NEWS RELEASE
FCC Establishes Procedures for Advanced Wireless Services Auction Scheduled to Begin June 29, 2006
The FCC adopted a Public Notice that establishes procedures, minimum opening bids, and a reserve price for the FCC's upcoming first auction of spectrum licenses for Advanced Wireless Services.
Statement of Chairman Martin: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Copps: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Adelstein: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Tate: pdf - Word
 
FCC to Commence Spectrum Auction That will Provide American Consumers New Wireless Broadband Services
Letter to NTIA: pdf
 
10/15/2004
NEWS
FCC Clears Spectrum for Advanced Wireless Services in 1710-1755 MHz Band by Making Relocation Spectrum Available for Incumbent Federal Government Operations
Allocated spectrum to allow Federal operations to be cleared from spectrum that has been allocated for advanced wireless services (AWS), including third generation wireless (3G) systems.
Statement of Chairman Powell: pdf - Word
 
9/9/2004
NEWS
FCC Designates Spectrum for Advanced Wireless Services and Proposes Licensing and Service Rules
Statement of Chairman Powell: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Abernathy: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Copps: pdf - Word
Statement of Commissioner Adelstein: pdf - Word
 
Releases R
8/9/2006
(DA 06-1612)
Small Entity Compliance Guide for Advanced Wireless Services Spectrum (AWS-1)
The AWS-1 Small Entity Compliance Guide explains to small entities, in plain language, what the FCC requires of them with respect to complying with the new AWS-1 service rules.
 
 
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Auction Seminar

 
This seminar was held on April 24, 2006. You may view the presentations below.
 

Presentations

Welcome and Opening Remarks

 

Jim Schlichting Deputy Bureau Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
 

Pre-Auction Process

 

Lisa Stover, Auctions Marketing Specialist, Auctions & Spectrum Access Division (ASAD)
 

Licensing Matters

Overview of AWS Service Rules, Due Diligence, and Tribal Lands Bidding Credit
John Spencer, Attorney, Broadband Division
 
 

Panel on Auction Rules, Application and Payment Procedures

Electronic Filing of Form 175 and Overview of Auction Rules
Lisa Stover, Auctions Marketing Specialist, ASAD

 

Scott Mackoul, Attorney, ASAD
 
Wire Transfer & Payment Process
Gail Glasser, Financial Management Specialist, Auctions Accounting Group
 
 

Auction Bidding Procedures

Overview of Auction Process & FCC Auction System
Craig Bomberger, Associate Chief, ASAD
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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