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Spectrum Auctions: What is the downside?

Posted by Barlow Keener

It is important for Americans and for the U.S. regulatory policy that spectrum be purchased and used, not purchased and under used.  Under utilization prevents competition and growth of broadband penetration.  The problem with the FCC spectrum auctions, reflected in the highly politicized upcoming 700 MHz auction, is that many of the more recent auctions have been [...]