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§1605 Hold harmless

Title 47 › Chapter CHAPTER 15— - SECURE AND TRUSTED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS › § 1605

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Unauthorized CAF Phase II winners who cannot meet their build and service obligations without using equipment or services banned under this chapter may withdraw their applications without penalty. The Commission may set a withdrawal deadline no earlier than 60 days after March 12, 2020.

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Title 47, §1605

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In the case of a person who is a winner of the Connect America Fund Phase II auction, has not yet been authorized to receive Connect America Fund Phase II support, and demonstrates an inability to reasonably meet the build-out and service obligations of such person under Connect America Fund Phase II without using equipment or services prohibited under this chapter, such person may withdraw the application of such person for Connect America Fund Phase II support without being found in default or subject to forfeiture. The Commission may set a deadline to make such a withdrawal that is not earlier than the date that is 60 days after March 12, 2020.

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47 U.S.C. § 1605

Title 47Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73