Telecommunications, 5G Network, Auction

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

Womble Bond Dickinson on 4/25/2022

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

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

Hogan Lovells on 1/15/2021

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

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

Wiley Rein LLP on 12/21/2020

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

Alert: FCC Sets Auction Schedule for 2020

Cooley LLP on 3/12/2020

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

FCBA Event Highlights Innovative History and Future for Spectrum Auctions

Hogan Lovells on 11/25/2019

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

New Bill Focuses On Government Spectrum Valuation

Allen Matkins on 4/8/2019

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

FCC Launches Its First 5G Auction