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FCC Auction 58
OK, I'm not exactly sure what this auction is for. Here's what I think I understand..
Vista PCS - aka Verizon
Edge Mobile - Cingular
Cook Inlet - T Mobile
(the only three that I care about)
What I don't understand is what are they bidding on? License's right? Is that the most lines that they can have in a area? And how often does the FCC do this, and how do they determine what areas get more licenses?
Any clarification on this subject would be appreciated, thx
Vista PCS - aka Verizon
Edge Mobile - Cingular
Cook Inlet - T Mobile
(the only three that I care about)
What I don't understand is what are they bidding on? License's right? Is that the most lines that they can have in a area? And how often does the FCC do this, and how do they determine what areas get more licenses?
Any clarification on this subject would be appreciated, thx
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and I thought I read something about MHZ?
10 mhz, 20mhz, and 30mhz? Make any since or should I lay off the drugs?
10 mhz, 20mhz, and 30mhz? Make any since or should I lay off the drugs?
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BentJoker said:If I'm not mistaken the carriers are bidding on licenses to whatever lots of spectrum are up for grabs.
OK, I'm not exactly sure what this auction is for. Here's what I think I understand..
Vista PCS - aka Verizon
Edge Mobile - Cingular
Cook Inlet - T Mobile
(the only three that I care about)
What I don't understand is what are they bidding on? License's right? Is that the most lines that they can have in a area? And how often does the FCC do this, and how do they determine what areas get more licenses?
Any clarification on this subject would be appreciated, thx
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They're bidding on spectrum licenses. A carrier needs to be licensed to offer service in a given area. The license will specify which spectrum they can offer service on.
I think a lot of the carriers bidding are working on expanding their data network rather than setting up new service areas, but I'm not sure on that one.
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I think a lot of the carriers bidding are working on expanding their data network rather than setting up new service areas, but I'm not sure on that one.
🙂
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