§ 27.1301   Designated entities in the 600 MHz band.

   (a) Small business. (1) A small business is an entity that, together
   with its affiliates, its controlling interests, and the affiliates of
   its controlling interests, has average gross revenues not exceeding $55
   million for the preceding three (3) years.

   (2) A very small business is an entity that, together with its
   affiliates, its controlling interests, and the affiliates of its
   controlling interests, has average gross revenues not exceeding $20
   million for the preceding three (3) years.

   (b) Eligible rural service provider. For purposes of this section, an
   eligible rural service provider is an entity that meets the criteria
   specified in § 1.2110(f)(4) of this chapter.

   (c) Bidding credits. (1) A winning bidder that qualifies as a small
   business as defined in this section or a consortium of small businesses
   may use the bidding credit specified in § 1.2110(f)(2)(i)(C) of this
   chapter. A winning bidder that qualifies as a very small business as
   defined in this section or a consortium of very small businesses may
   use the bidding credit specified in § 1.2110(f)(2)(i)(B) of this
   chapter.

   (2) An entity that qualifies as eligible rural service provider or a
   consortium of rural service providers may use the bidding credit
   specified in § 1.2110(f)(4) of this chapter.

   [ 80 FR 56817 , Sept. 18, 2015]

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