FCC Lays Out More Rules for Next 5G Auction
The Wireless Bureau, in cooperation with the Office of Economics and Analytics, released rules on the reconfiguration of 39 GHz licenses, for auction starting Dec. 10. The FCC will sell licenses in that band, plus licenses in the upper 37…
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and 47 GHz bands in the agency’s third and largest high-band auction. The public notice in Thursday's Daily Digest also sets a timeline. “As part of the reconfiguration process, each 39 GHz incumbent will submit its selection of one of three Initial Commitment options,” the PN said. Each incumbent may “accept modified licenses based on the FCC’s proposed reconfigured holdings, … accept modified licenses based on an acceptable alternative reconfiguration submitted by the incumbent that is consistent with Commission requirements” or “relinquish spectrum usage rights under all its 39 GHz licenses in exchange for an incentive payment and eligibility to bid on new licenses.” The filing window for participation is July 9-15. The initial commitment window is Aug. 13-15.