The FCC scheduled an auction of C-Block lower 700-MHz spectrum (710-716 MHz and 740-746 MHz) for July 20, 2005. This auction is for five CMA licenses, all in Puerto Rico, that remained unsold in Auction 49. This spectrum is on TV channels 54 and 59, which are currently used or authorized for use in Puerto Rico by WCCV-

This auction will be key test of how much spectrum in the UHF TV bands is worth.

The FCC announced the completion of Auction No. 49 for 256 licenses in the 710-716/740-746 MHz (Block C) and 716-722 MHz (Block D) bands. Thirty-five bidders won a total of 251 licenses. Two broadcasters were winners in the auctions for the frequencies, which are now used for TV channels 54, 55 and 59. Broadcast stati

A hearing will be held on the re-auction of the spectrum later this summer.

The auction included 214 geographic area licenses, of which 192 received winning bids.

The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau has set July 14 to auction direct broadcast satellite licenses in the 12.2 to 12.7 GHz band. Auction No. 52 will include three licenses for channels at orbit locations of 175° W.L., 166° W.L., and 157° W.L.

The commission said Monday that it was changing the procedures to be followed to renew a TV broadcast license as well as the form used to file.