FCC Wireless Bureau postponed auction of license in 1670-1675 MHz...
FCC Wireless Bureau postponed auction of license in 1670-1675 MHz band to April 30 from Oct. 30, granting request of ArrayComm for 6-month delay. While ArrayComm had cited need for more time based on downturn in telecom capital markets,…
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FCC public notice said only that postponement was to “provide additional time for bidder preparation and planning.” Auction involves one national 5 MHz license. Earlier this year, FCC approved order implementing service rules for 27 MHz in 7 separate bands that had been reallocated to nongovt. from govt. use, including this 5 MHz at 1.6 GHz. New short-form application filing window will open March 18 and close March 25, with upfront payments due April 11. Mock auction will be held April 25. Itron, which supplies automatic meter reading equipment to utilities, had opposed delay, while Space Data and Telephone & Data Systems asked FCC to provide more time. AeroAstro said in recent comment period it wouldn’t oppose delay.