A “descending clock” structure for the spectrum incentive...
A “descending clock” structure for the spectrum incentive auction would prioritize stations that are more valuable for the purpose of reallocating spectrum, said the Expanding Opportunities for Broadcasters Coalition in an ex parte filing Monday (http://bit.ly/1dmBekr). Such a structure would…
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lead to stations being compensated based on their “relative value in repacking,” the coalition said. Any other method of “scoring” or assigning value to stations in the auction could discourage broadcaster participation or cause stations to withdraw from the auction prematurely, said the coalition. The commission should not abandon its original goal of reallocating 120 MHz from TV broadcast use to wireless, the coalition said. Reallocating 120 MHz is “attainable” and “the best solution to encourage competition,” the ex parte said.