FCC 2.5 GHz NPRM Seeks Comment on 2 Auction Formats
The 2.5 GHz competitive bidding procedures NPRM saw an important change after it was circulated by Chairman Ajit Pai, FCC officials told us. Pai had proposed a single-round, sealed-bid auction design rather than the more traditional simultaneous multiple round auction format. The notice was changed to seek comment on both, we were told.
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Commissioners approved the notice 5-0 before the ongoing monthly meeting Wednesday and it was taken off the agenda. Commissioners also approved beforehand a 12 GHz NPRM, with concurrences by Commissioners Jessica Rosenworcel and Geoffrey Starks.