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FCC approves radio-spectrum auction

August 5, 2005 Commission says both small and large wireless operators can participate in what will be the largest such auction since 2000. TAGS: auction, spectrum, BellSouth Corp., advisor, cell phone, AT&T Corp., radio

Why don't we just auction the 'white space'?

May 16, 2006 Policy analyst Thomas Lenard says Congress is close to introducing a significant setback to a rational spectrum policy. TAGS: spectrum, regime, allocation, auction, broadcaster, Sen., broadband, TV

Year in review: A roller-coaster ride for wireless

December 20, 2008 From a record-breaking FCC wireless auction to the launch of the new iPhone 3G to the death of citywide Wi-Fi, 2008 was full of peaks and valleys. TAGS: auction, spectrum, Google Android, 3G, Apple iPhone, HTC, launch, Apple iPhone 3G, broadcaster, Google Inc., T-Mobile, TV, Wi-Fi, cell phone, operating system

Google tight-lipped on U.K. spectrum bid

December 14, 2007 The company won't say whether it will participate in Ofcom's auction of radio spectrum, citing a U.S. ruling. TAGS: spectrum, auction, wireless broadband, dividend, radio, representative, U.K., Google Inc., U.S., microphone, broadband, TV

FCC to reveal spectrum auction plan

April 25, 2007 The Federal Communications Commission will unveil some of the rules it will use in the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction. TAGS: spectrum, auction, rule, band, broadband, wireless broadband, digital television, analog, cell phone, TV

Why cable companies, Google are eyeing wireless spectrum

May 11, 2006 An FCC wireless spectrum auction is approaching, and several unlikely candidates may want in on the bidding. TAGS: spectrum, Time Warner Inc., cable company, cellular provider, auction, PCS, Google Inc., Sprint Nextel, CEO, cell phone

Google's battle for wireless spectrum

July 30, 2007 Chris Sacca, head of special initiatives, talks about the company's plans for the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction. TAGS: Chris Sacca, auction, spectrum, Google Inc., battle, rule, broadband, U.S.

Satellite TV providers exit FCC auction

August 16, 2006 DirecTV, EchoStar bow out of spectrum auction, stalling efforts to build their own wireless broadband networks. TAGS: EchoStar Communications Corp., satellite television company, spectrum, satellite television, auction, DirecTV, satellite, broadband network, satellite company, license, wireless broadband, telephone company, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, broadband, TV

JetBlue wins air-to-ground wireless license

June 2, 2006 Airline company will pay $7 million to the FCC for a license to transmit in the 800MHz spectrum. TAGS: spectrum, license, auction, Verizon Communications, Verizon Wireless, aircraft, minute

Public safety bids stir spectrum spat

March 2, 2007 As 700MHz auction approaches, groups say some of that space should go to emergency responders. Mobile operators disagree. TAGS: spectrum, mobile operator, mobile communication, auction, band, digital television, TV

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