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On the recordDecember 9, 2013
Instead of exploring auction rules to arbitrarily limit or benefit certain carriers, the FCC has the ability to consider setting a limit on the amount of spectrum any single bidder can win in the incentive auction.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Thune advocates for fair auction rules to prevent monopolization of spectrum licenses.

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