Verizon Opposes AT&T Proposal for Timely 39 GHz Auction
Verizon told the FCC it supports AT&T’s goal of a timely auction of 39 GHz spectrum but opposes its proposed solution, as presented in December (see 1712120010). “Two key features of the AT&T proposal are that incumbent licensees would be:…
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(i) moved involuntarily if they do not participate in the auction and (ii) forced to win the bidding in each market to retain spectrum they already hold if they do participate in the auction,” Verizon said in a filing in docket 14-177. “Both of these features raise serious legal questions regarding incumbent licenses in the 39 GHz band, particularly for a company such as Verizon, which has agreed to invest billions of dollars to acquire this spectrum.” Verizon officials said they met with staff from the Wireless Bureau and the Office of Strategic Planning.