Spectrum Auction

FCC plan to revoke $3B bidding credit has Dish Network looking at options Dish Network is leaving all options on the table in regard to its vast spectrum holdings in …

FCC set to revoke DE bidding credits from Dish Network controlled Northstar, SNR Dish Network looks set to lose a $3 billion bidding credit it received as part of its …

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler circulates approval for AT&T acquisition of DirecTV AT&T long-simmering plans to acquire DirecTV took a significant step forward as Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler circulated …

Verizon video play expected by late summer; comfortable with current spectrum, technology options Verizon Communications is set to unveil its oft-discussed “over-the-top” video service in a move expected to jolt …

FCC filing shows potential March 29 start date for complex auction proceedings The Federal Communications Commission appears committed to beginning its highly anticipated 600 MHz incentive auction during the first …

The FCC adopted a Report and Order to reform its DE program following claims of fraud While the Federal Communications Commission pushed off specific rulemaking tied to the planned 600 …

Duplex gap concerns force FCC to postpone today’s vote on 600 MHz incentive auction rules The Federal Communications Commission has dropped plans to vote today on rules for the planned …

CCA’s Steve Berry discusses competition in the wireless market, rules for the upcoming FCC auction and the duopolistiic nature of the space WASHINGTON – The Competitive Carriers Association, a Washington, …

Telecom regulator ARCEP expects to award the spectrum by year end France formally launched plans toward auctioning 700 MHz spectrum band licenses, according to local press. Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron …

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FCC circulates draft of 600 MHz auction rules counter to T-Mobile US push Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler today said he has circulated a draft Order on Reconsideration connected …

Mobilicity deal includes closing of Shaw spectrum acquisition, spectrum divestitures to Wind Mobile Rogers Communications won the bidding war for beleaguered Canadian mobile operator Mobilicity in a move that government …

Lobbying groups say, ‘feed the beast,’ as rules, reserve being set for spectrum auction WASHINGTON – As the wrangling over rules for the upcoming spectrum auction continues, most stakeholders agree …

AT&T, T-Mobile US argue over pending 700 MHz license deal AT&T and T-Mobile US continued to spar over spectrum licenses, with the latest match concerning AT&T’s pending plans to acquire …

T-Mobile US taps cartoon medium as FCC nears 600 MHz auction decision T-Mobile US continues to tap the video medium in its attempt to garner support for its view that …

Reported deal for Mobilicity faces regulatory hurdles Canadian mobile operator Mobilicity reportedly has a pair of suitors ready to take over the beleaguered operator, though government regulators appear sour on …

The French government affirmed the potential acquisition would affect investment in the mobile market and planned spectrum auction France’s second-largest telecommunications operator Numericable-SFR has made an offer to buy smaller …

Deutsche Telekom and Telefónica also in the mix for 700 MHz spectrum After 181 rounds of bidding spread over 16 days, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom and Telefónica emerged as the high …

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Report suggests Wheeler against T-Mobile US request for 40 megahertz spectrum reserve The Federal Communications Commission is reportedly set to dismiss a request from T-Mobile US to increase the amount …

AT&T jumps on T-Mobile US and its argument about spectrum rules T-Mobile US CEO John Legere’s recent video rant against Verizon Wireless and AT&T drew a condescending response from the …

Appeals court ruling paves way for 600 MHz incentive auction to proceed The Federal Communications Commission scored a significant victory in its attempt to conduct its controversial 600 MHz incentive …

The “Un-carrier” wants regulators to increase reserve for upcoming 600 MHz auction In a June 2 letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler, T-Mobile US pushed for the feds …

Germany’s telecom regulator, the Bundesnetzagentur, this week began the bidding process for spectrum licenses in the 700 MHz band, becoming the first European country to open up the spectrum band deemed ideal …

RF spectrum paramount for continued LTE expansion across Latin America LTE has been fast to arrive in Latin America if compared to the time from the first launches of GSM …