Abstract :
Since 1994, the US Federal Communications Commission has conducted 82 auctions of radio-frequency spectrum. Of these, 14 have been for microwave spectrum (above 1,000 MHz), which can be used for fixed and mobile broadband services. Often postponed, the upcoming 700-MHz auction is finally scheduled to begin on 24 January 2008. On the block will be the largest amount of mobile, broadband UHF spectrum ever auctioned in the US. The FCC hopes this latest auction will net at least US$10 billion, but it will probably bring in billions more.
Keywords :
broadband networks; commerce; radio spectrum management; broadband UHF spectrum; fixed broadband service; microwave spectrum; mobile broadband service; radio-frequency spectrum auction; Delay; Digital TV; FCC; Public policy; Radio frequency; Rain; Snow; Switches; TV broadcasting; Turning; auction; broadband spectrum; public policy; spectrum auction;
