Another batch of applications from winning bidders in the forward portion of the broadcast incentive auction have been accepted by the FCC.

Satellite companies Intelsat and SES said they have agreed to back a proposal submitted to the FCC for approval that aims to protect satellite service in the 3700-4200 MHz C-band downlink spectrum while opening up about 100 MHZ of the band for mobile operators rolling out 5G service.

The FCC has voted to launch its first 5G spectrum auctions targeting 6,000 licenses in the 28-GHZ and 24-GHz bands

Two-fifths of the nation’s broadcast TV band is going on sale Tuesday, when the TV spectrum incentive forward auction begins.

An FCC official said earlier this week that the post-auction transition clock, which gives stations 90 days to file construction permits and a total of 39 months for the transition, is set to begin with the release of the auction closing and reassignment public notice planned for mid-April.

Point to dislocations but highlight role as digital uniters.

Today’s action expanded the current 76-77 GHz spectrum allocation to include the complete 76-81 GHz band and transitions radars out of the 24 GHz band.