\tThe US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) completed its first 5G auction, with a sale of 28GHz spectrum licences raising $702 million.<\/p>\n
FCC chairman Ajit Pai said the auction is a \u201csignificant step toward maintaining American leadership in 5G” adding that the commission \u201cwill continue to aggressively push more spectrum into the commercial marketplace.\u201d<\/p>\n
A 24GHz auction is expected to begin soon, followed by auctions for three more spectrum bands later in the year.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy making more spectrum available, promoting the deployment of wireless infrastructure, and modernising our regulations – the three components of the FCC\u2019s 5G FAST plan – we\u2019ll ensure that American consumers reap the substantial benefits that will come from the next generation of wireless connectivity,\u201d Pai said.<\/p>\n
A total of 3,072 licences offered in 425MHz blocks were up for grabs in the 28GHz auction. Of these only 107 recieved no acceptable bids.<\/p>\n
The identities of the winning bidders will remain private until the close of the 24GHz auction.<\/p>\n
Earlier in the month the FCC had vowed to continue work [1] on scheduled spectrum auctions, as it prepared to temporarily close down most of its other operations.<\/p>\n
In Novever 2018 the agency had said it set strict performance requirements [2] for the licences to encourage the swift rollout of 5G services and will take dim view on any attempt to seek a waiver of the requirements ahead of construction deadlines.<\/p>\n[1] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/home-banner\/fcc-to-press-on-with-auction-plan-despite-budget-row\/
\n[2] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/latest-stories\/fcc-takes-hard-line-as-mmwave-sale-begins\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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