Title 47 — Telegraphs, Telephones, and RadiotelegraphsRelease 119-73not60
§765f Satellite Auctions
Title 47 › Chapter 6— COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEM › Subchapter VI— COMMUNICATIONS COMPETITION AND PRIVATIZATION › Part C— Deregulation and Other Statutory Changes › § 765f
Summary
The FCC may not auction orbital positions or radio spectrum used for international or global satellite services. The President must oppose such auctions at the ITU and in other international forums.
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Title 47, §765f
Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Commission shall not have the authority to assign by competitive bidding orbital locations or spectrum used for the provision of international or global satellite communications services. The President shall oppose in the International Telecommunication Union and in other bilateral and multilateral fora any assignment by competitive bidding of orbital locations or spectrum used for the provision of such services.
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47 U.S.C. § 765f
Title 47 — Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60