Tag: Spectrum Auction
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FCC Scores $4.5B in ‘Largest Ever’ Spectrum Auction
The Federal Communications Commission announced today it’s concluded bidding in what’s known as Auction 103, bringing in about $4.5 billion in net proceeds. The auction included over 14,000 licenses in the Upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz, and 47 GHz bands — part of the “high-band” spectrum the FCC has its eyes on for 5G expansion.…
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State, Local Groups Call for Large-Scale Broadband Expansion
Groups representing state governors and cities issued a press release this week urging Congress to use the planned C-band spectrum auction as a way to invest in a more robust broadband network. The Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) plans to auction off a portion of the spectrum currently used by leading satellite companies, potentially paving the…
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The FCC Over-the-Air TV Spectrum Auction Ends This Week
The FCC has been auctioning off parts of the over-the-air TV spectrum for almost a year now. This auction started on May 31, 2016, and is selling off airwaves that had previously been set aside for over-the-air TV stations. Now these spectrums will be allowed to be used for other purposes. (Don’t worry, your local…
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Why The 2015 Broadcast Spectrum Auction Is Not The End Of Free OTA TV
First let’s get everyone up to date on what is happening. As mandated by the Spectrum Act, broadcasters that are full power (commercial and non-commercial) and Class A licensees are able to sell off their broadcast spectrum in the reverse auction to be held in 2015. This move by the FCC allows local TV stations…