Chmn. Martin is circulating revised designated entity rules for t...

Chmn. Martin is circulating revised designated entity rules for the advanced wireless services auction that don’t contain a proposal cutting to $125 million the revenue threshold limiting carriers from partnering with a DE, sources said Thurs. The change is a potential win for DEs and small carriers upset about the lower threshold. One source said Martin withdrew his previous proposal late Wed. and is circulating a new plan in its place. The FCC earlier had examined a $5 billion limit, which would block agreements between DEs and the largest carriers, but not with smaller carriers (CD April 20 p5).