FCC targets more than $100 billion from spectrum auctions

The Federal Communications Commission expects planned spectrum auctions to raise more than one hundred billion dollars over the next two years.

“The Federal Communications Commission expects planned spectrum auctions to raise more than one hundred billion dollars over the next two years. The programme follows a decision to auction one hundred sixty megahertz of C-band spectrum reallocated from satellite operators. For broadcasters and connectivity providers, that scale could reshape spectrum availability, infrastructure investment and competitive access across the American market. The headline revenue target also raises the stakes for how quickly regulators can clear frequencies without disrupting existing services.”