The Wireless Bureau seeks comment on rules for a coming auction o...
The Wireless Bureau seeks comment on rules for a coming auction of 64 licenses in the 1392-1395 MHz and 1432-1435 MHz bands, set for 2007. Auction No. 69 is comparatively small, offering licenses useful in fixed or mobile services…
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such as wireless Internet and advanced 2-way mobile and paging. One source said the spectrum is essentially “scraps.” The FCC, as in the AWS auction, sought comment on whether to follow the traditional simultaneous multiple-round (SMR) format. The FCC again is eyeing blind bids, with winners unknown the auction ends. “In particular, commenters should specifically address whether technological considerations or the likely level of competition in this auction weighs in favor of or against limiting the disclosure of information on bidder interests and identities relative to most past Commission spectrum auctions,” the bureau said. Comments due Sept. 11, replies 7 days later.