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FCC Seeks Public Comment on Assigning Available Spectrum

March 13, 2024

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By: Jennifer L. Richter, Steven A. Rowings, Virginia Hiner Antypas, Sharanya Sriram

  • The FCC is seeking public comment on methods to enable access to currently unassigned spectrum that can be used for wireless radio service in their auction inventory.
  • The Commission took this step as Congress has not renewed its auction authority, which expired in March 2023.
  • The FCC has responsibility to make spectrum resources available for use in the public interest. The FCC normally uses spectrum auctions to assign licenses.
  • Prior to having auction authority, the Commission used comparative hearings or lotteries to assign licenses.

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