Sen. Burns (R-Mont.) urged Chmn. Martin to push for 700 MHz spect...
Sen. Burns (R-Mont.) urged Chmn. Martin to push for 700 MHz spectrum auction rules specifying that parts of the band be sold in relatively small blocks. “I am convinced of the importance to rural America of smaller spectrum licensing…
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areas,” Burns said. “The increased availability of spectrum licensed on a small geographic area basis will facilitate the offering of competitive wireless services by regional and smaller wireless carriers and help to ensure that wireless services are available and affordable in rural and insular areas across the nation.” The FCC will start auctioning 700 MHz spectrum in Jan. 2008.