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FCC’s auction holiday haul: Closing in on $70 billion

December 23, 2020

Via: RCR Wireless News

After 45 rounds that have raised $69.8 billion in bids from a field of 57 qualified bidders, the C Band auction is taking a break for the holidays. The auction will resume January 4. The auction’s total raised has far […]


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FCC nudges C Band auction into higher gear

December 18, 2020

Via: RCR Wireless News

The Federal Communications Commission is increasing the number of daily rounds in the C Band auction from four to five and cutting the round-duration to just 30 minutes each, angling to push the auction toward conclusion. After 29 rounds, the […]


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FCC vote to expand use of 4.9 GHz, despite public safety’s protests

October 1, 2020

Via: RCR Wireless News

The Federal Communications Commission has voted along party lines to expand the use of the 4.9 GHz band, over objections from public safety users. The 4.9 GHz spectrum, which consists of 50 megahertz (4.940-4.990 GHz), was designated for exclusive use […]


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FCC will vote on opening up 3.45-3.55 GHz for mobile networks

September 9, 2020

Via: RCR Wireless News

Following up on White House and Department of Defense efforts to open up another 100 megahertz of midband spectrum for mobile networks, the Federal Communications Commission is set to vote later this month on plans for 3.45-3.55 GHz. Chairman Ajit […]


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Midband spectrum infusion: 3.45-3.55 GHz will be opened up for 5G

August 11, 2020

Via: RCR Wireless News

White House and Department of Defense officials have announced plans to commercialize another 100 megahertz of highly desired midband spectrum for terrestrial 5G use, with an auction happening as soon as next year. The airwaves from 3.45 GHz-3.55 GHz are […]