Latest about Spectrum Auction
Forward Auction Bidding to Start Wednesday Morning
The FCC today confirmed that the fourth-stage forward auction will commence tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. Eastern.
Broadcasters Seek $10 Billion for 84 MHZ
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.
Stage 4 Reverse Auction to End Jan. 13
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 10, the bidding schedule will change to four rounds per day.
Neumann Becomes FCC Media Bureau Chief Engineer
Federal Communications Commission Acting Media Bureau Chief Michelle Carey today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Neumann as chief engineer.
FCC Tells Bidders to Go All In
The commission boosted the activity requirement and the opening bid price per round as the auction wears on.
FCC Extends Comment Period on Repack Reports
The comment period has been extended for weighing in on the TV channel repack reporting requirements to Feb. 17, with replies due Feb. 27.
Auction Goes Into Lightning Rounds
The TV spectrum incentive action is going into lightning rounds as the prices inch up in a handful of smaller markets where demand continues to exceed supply
