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Spectrum Auction
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Trump Signs Reconciliation Package Restoring FCC Auction Authority
On July 4, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), a reconciliation package that renews the FCC’s general spectrum auction authority until September 30, 2034. The…
Inside Global Tech
Energy and Commerce Committee Votes on GOP House Spectrum Plan
By Gerard J. Waldron, Max Larson
On May 13, the House Energy and Commerce Committee (“E&C Committee”) voted on its portion of the budget reconciliation package which includes a major proposal to identify new radio spectrum…
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FCC Seeks Comment on AWS-3 Spectrum Auction Procedures
The FCC has released a Public Notice seeking comment on proposed bidding procedures for the AWS-3 spectrum reauction, designated as Auction 113. Specifically, the FCC proposes to use a clock-1…
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FCC Proposes Rules for Reauction of AWS-3 Spectrum
The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which proposes rules to reauction AWS-3 spectrum licenses in its inventory. The AWS-3 spectrum refers to the following spectrum bands: 1695-1710…
Inside Global Tech
FCC to Tackle Robust Agenda at February Open Meeting
By Yaron Dori, Max Larson
Yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the agenda for its February Open Meeting, which is scheduled for February 27, 2025. This is the first agenda released by the FCC…
Global IP & Technology Law Blog
Consultation: Ofcom to Auction More Spectrum for 4G and 5G Mobile Use
Ofcom has announced its intention to auction the upper block of 1.4 GHz band (1492-1517 MHz) for 4G and 5G mobile use. It expects that further deployment of the upper…
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Spectrum Pipeline Act Introduced to Renew FCC Auction Authority and Free Up More Commercial Spectrum
Representative Rick Allen (R-GA) has introduced the Spectrum Pipeline Act, which would renew the FCC’s spectrum auction authority through September 30, 2027 and require NTIA to identify at least 1,250…
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FCC Circulating NPRM Proposing Rules to Conduct Reauction of AWS-3 Spectrum
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has announced that a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking has been circulated among the other FCC Commissioners to propose rules allowing the Commission to proceed with a…
Beyond Telecom Law Blog
DISH Calls Foul on T-Mobile’s Plans for 800 MHz Spectrum
In 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice and the states of Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, and South Dakota brought a civil antitrust suit opposing the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint.…
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WTB Confirms Summit Ridge Group as 3.45 GHz Clearinghouse
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) has confirmed Summit Ridge Group, LLC as the 3.45 GHz Band Reimbursement Payment Clearinghouse. Summit Ridge Group was unanimously chosen to serve as the…