Sen. Kennedy calls for the FCC to protect consumers by prioritizing the public interest and public good for a transparent and fair C-band spectrum auction.
A group of rural-focused organizations and associations calls on Congress and the FCC to support broadband deployment through the sale of the C-band spectrum.
Replying to FCC comments, Google suggested the C-Band will foster expanded wireless service and help ensure the development of a robust 5G ecosystem.
Repurposing C-band spectrum for mobile broadband deployment will help America win the race to 5G, as other countries study repurposing their own mid-band spectrum for internet use.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is currently considering whether spectrum critical to the deployment of fifth generation (5G) wireless networks should be sold through a public auction or through a private secondary market transaction.