GAO report warns against quick decision on 1700 MHz spectrum

WASHINGTON—A new congressional report concludes more analysis is needed before reaching a decision on whether the Department of Defense should be forced to surrender the 1700 MHz band to mobile-phone companies for third-generation wireless systems, warning that a rush to judgment could jeopardize U.S. military readiness. The Government Accounting Office report represents a potential setback for the mobile-phone industry because it could delay or scuttle the June 2002 auction of 3G licenses.