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Only eligible telecom carriers may participate in Auction 901 for...

Only eligible telecom carriers may participate in Auction 901 for the Connect America Fund Mobility Fund Phase I support, with the exception of tribal entities, the FCC said in a public notice Friday (http://xrl.us/bmuwax). It said common carriers should petition…

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the commission of any state where they seek designation, and those carriers not subject to the jurisdiction of the relevant state commission should petition the FCC for designation. ETCs must satisfy various service obligations, and a party’s designation as an ETC may be conditioned upon the party winning support from the Mobility Fund. Auction 901 will offer up to $300 million in one-time support to carriers who commit to provide 3G or better service in a currently uncovered area.