spectrum

Broadcasters asked $10 for 84 MHz in the fourth stage of the TV spectrum incentive reverse auction, which concluded as scheduled on Friday, Jan. 13.

Wireless provider Sprint is using spectrum valued at $16.4 billion for collateral for a $3.5 billion loan.

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

The commission voted to designate 11 GHz of spectrum for 5G in the 28, 37 and 39 GHz bands as well as “a new unlicensed band at 64-71 GHz."

During a speech at the National Press Club on Monday, June 20, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler highlighted his plan for a new 5G spectrum frontier.

Manufacturers/users cope with loss of spectrum.

There’s a way out of the C-band entanglement—if everyone will compromise.

ACA Connects criticizes proposal, calling it “far from sufficient.”

In addition to full suite of Disney-owned networks, agreement includes potential for new Disney streaming services.

As 5G pressures increase, another repack may be in the works.