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The 4G incentive auction rules are set, and a lot of people aren’t happy with them

on May 15, 2014

Verizon and AT&T aren’t getting the auction they wanted, but they’re not the only one’s upset with the FCC’s auction framework. The rules, however, were a big win for smaller carriers and unlicensed spectrum.

Welcome to the spectrum-dome: FCC lays groundwork for its controversial incentive auction

on April 18, 2014

The FCC has issued its proposed rules for the 2015 incentive auction, which aims to repurpose a sizable chunk of the UHF TV band for 4G. The FCC will make its first — but not last — vote in May.

LA trial finds that broadcasters can share their TV channels

on March 28, 2014

LA stations KLCS and KJLA found that two HD and two SD streams could share the same TV channel. If broadcasters choose to consolidate their airwaves, it could be a boon to the mobile industry.

Inside LA’s TV channel sharing trial: Can broadcasters part with their airwaves?

on March 27, 2014

The TV airwaves over Los Angeles got a bit more crowded last month as two stations tested whether sharing the same broadcast channel is feasible. Their report could determine whether the FCC’s upcoming incentive auction succeeds.

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