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FCC releases new auction rules

Published Wednesday, February 01, 2006

The FCC released new auction rules that are expected to be effective for an anticipated June auction of spectrum in the 1.7 GHz and 2.1 GHz bands to commercial wireless carriers, which are expected to use the airwaves to enhance advanced wireless services offerings targeting enterprise customers. These rules were needed to make FCC guidelines align with the Commercial Enhancement Spectrum Act passed by Congress in 2004, an FCC source said. That law calls for federal-government entities clearing airwaves for a commercial auction to be reimbursed for relocation costs with proceeds realized from the auction of the spectrum.

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