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Womble Bond Dickinson

Historic Spectrum Auction Coming This Summer; Applications to Bid Due by May 10; Webinar Available

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For the first time in decades, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is auctioning highly valuable 2.5 GHz mid-band spectrum. The 2.5 GHz spectrum being auctioned is the same 2.5 GHz spectrum bands that T-Mobile uses to...more

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5G operators inch closer to accessing critical mid-band spectrum in the 2.5 GHz band

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has sought comment on Auction 108’s bidding procedures for new geographic overlay licenses in the 2496-2690 MHz band (or 2.5 GHz band). ...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Change in Store for the FCC as the Pai Era Comes to an End

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As the productive and con-sequential term of Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai comes to an end, significant challenges re-main on the communications landscape. While great prog-ress has been made in areas...more

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[Webinar] Wireless Regulation, Spectrum, and Auctions Post-Election Discussion - December 9th, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm EST

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In this webinar, we will discuss what to expect on wireless regulation, spectrum policy, and spectrum auctions under a Biden presidency. We’ll explore the potential impacts of new administration on FCC wireless policy and...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

FCC Previews C-Band Auction Procedures and Inmate Calling Services Reform for August Open Meeting

The FCC is slowing down from its busy summer going into August, with its next open meeting scheduled for August 6, 2020. Kicking off the meeting, the Commission anticipates adopting procedures for the auction of new...more

Cooley LLP

Alert: FCC Sets Auction Schedule for 2020

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The FCC's 2020 auction calendar is already full with three significant auctions scheduled before the end of the year. These auctions will unlock prime spectrum for 5G and other advanced spectrum services and help connect...more

Hogan Lovells

FCBA Event Highlights Innovative History and Future for Spectrum Auctions

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On November 12, members of the Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA) gathered in Washington, DC, to commemorate 25 years of spectrum auctions at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).  Hosted at Hogan Lovells...more

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FCC Announces Participants in Auction 103

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In a Public Notice released October 7, 2019, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the status of the 39 short-form applications for Auction 103, which is scheduled to begin on December 10, 2019. ...more

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FCC Seeks Comment on Procedures for 3.5 GHz CBRS Auction

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Thursday voted to approve a draft Public Notice seeking comment on procedures for Auction 105 – a novel competitive bidding process that will offer 70 megahertz of Priority Access...more

Cooley LLP

Alert: Applications Due September 9 for FCC Auction of 3,400 MHz of Spectrum

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The Federal Communications Commission has released a draft notice on proposed auction procedures for the December 9 auction of 3,400 MHz of spectrum in the 37, 39 and 47 GHz bands. If, as expected, the draft notice is...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

FCC Adopts Procedures to Set the Stage for Second-Ever Incentive Auction in Late 2019

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”), at its April 12, 2019 Open Meeting, voted to adopt a Public Notice that proposes application and bidding procedures for the single, simultaneous auction of three mmW spectrum...more

Allen Matkins

New Bill Focuses On Government Spectrum Valuation

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In the race to 5G, access to and management of the spectrum will be a critical factor. Next generation 5G networks will require the broad use of the spectrum in order to support U.S. competitiveness in the wireless sector....more

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FCC Launches Its First 5G Auction

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The U.S. continues its march towards implementing and refining 5G wireless technology. This technology enables faster internet speeds, Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, and other promising applications. In its strategy...more

Hogan Lovells

28 GHz Auction Nears Conclusion

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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission auctions wireless broadband spectrum to the highest bidders, and the agency’s latest spectrum auction continues to march toward a conclusion. ...more

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Ofcom places restrictions on allocation of spectrum to EE/BT in forthcoming 4G/5G mobile spectrum auction to preserve competition

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On 11 July 2017, Ofcom, the UK Communications regulator, issued a statement relating to the forthcoming mobile spectrum auction for 2.3 and 3.4 GHz bands. The auction is to make available additional spectrum to facilitate the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"Communications: 2016 Could Be Defining Year for Net Neutrality, Spectrum Auction"

Last year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) closed in on two historic accomplishments. After years of laying the groundwork, the FCC issued its net neutrality regulations as well as final rules and opening bid...more

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