• 14-1 The Commission may limit the number of licenses issued in a given telecommunications market:
    • a) during the period of transition towards competition in order to promote the orderly and rapid development of that type of telecommunications network or service;
    • b) if frequencies are not available for allocation in sufficient quantity
  • 14-2 If the number of licenses is to be limited pursuant to this Article, the Commission may select a licensing process based on the type of telecommunications service or telecommunications network under consideration. The Commission may select:
    • a) a comparative evaluation process in accordance with Article 15 of this Bylaw;
    • b) an auction process in accordance with Article 16 of this Bylaw; or
    • c) such other process as the Commission deems appropriate in the circumstances
  • 14-3 The Commission shall publish its decision on the choice of type of licensing process in paragraph 14.2 of this Article as well as any rules it considers appropriate for the conclusion of the licensing process.
  • 14-4 Where the Commission limits the number of licenses being awarded, the process for the issuance of such licenses shall be objective, transparent, and non-discriminatory.