Latest about spectrum auctions

Capital

Congressional Committee Approves Expanding FCC Spectrum Auction Authority

By Tom Butts published

House Energy and Commerce Committee approval of the 'Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022' includes $10B for Next Generation 9-1-1

Regulatory and Standards
Future

FCC Announces Bidders for 2.5 GHz Spectrum Auction

By Tom Butts last updated

Bidding will get underway July 29

Regulatory and Standards
FCC

Architect of Broadcast Spectrum Auction Honored for Public Service

By Tom Butts published

Senior Economist Evan Kwerel recipient of 2021 Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Medal from the Partnership for Public Service

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FCC Suspends Most Operations

By Tom Butts published

Will continue to handle repack, spectrum auction activities.

Regulatory and Standards
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Cordillera Officially Exits the Broadcasting Business

By Tom Butts published

Cordillera Communications has announced the sale of 15 of 16 of its TV stations to the E.W. Scripps Company and the 16th Tucson station to Quincy Media, Inc.

Business
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Pai: Repack Work ‘Ahead of Schedule’

By Tom Butts published

FCC Chairman touts successful Phase 1.

Regulatory and Standards
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Transitioning to New Channels—Phase 1 Deadline Looms

By Doug Lung published

During the transition, many stations will be forced to use auxiliary facilities which will impact their coverage

Opinions
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Repack Begins, Deadlines Tight

By Bob Kovacs published

As stations transition to new channels, Congress allocates more money

Repack
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Pai to Propose Simplifying Broadcaster Notifications

By Tom Butts published

September meeting to also address streamlining DBS apps

Regulatory and Standards
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FCC Proposes Rules on LPTV Repack Reimbursement

By Emily Reigart published

Some LPTVs, TV translators and FM stations will be reimbursed for costs resulting from the 2017 spectrum incentive auction.

Repack
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