In developing a national broadband
plan to move the U.S.
ahead in the 21st century Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has
an unprecedented opportunity to put in place polices that can both bring
essential high-speed connectivity to those with limited or no access, and serve
as the foundation for long-term broadband and technological innovation. It is critical that a forward-looking national
broadband plan focus on the underlying infrastructures necessary to spur ubiquitous
high-speed broadband. Public investment in fiber
On behalf of the Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Public Knowledge submits these
comments in response to the Public Notice in the above docketed proceeding. We
commend the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) for proposing to adopt
anonymous bidding for Auction 86. As demonstrated by the use of anonymous bidding in
Auction 73 (the "700 MHz Auction"), anonymous bidding eliminates the ability of
bidders to engage in certain types of strategic behavior. This promotes increased
competition for licenses and greater return to the public for use of the… more
On behalf of the Public Interest Spectrum Coalition (PISC) and the Champaign Urbana
Wireless Network ("Petitioners"), the New America Foundation and Public Knowledge
respectfully submit the following Opposition to Petitions for Reconsideration of the
Commission's TV band white space rules. We oppose the Petitions by incumbent spectrum
users, both authorized and unauthorized, to revisit the Order's central balance between protecting
licensed incumbent services and opening this "vast wasteland" of underutilized spectrum on a
REPLY COMMENTS
of
THE PUBLIC INTEREST SPECTRUM COALITION
Media Access Project, on behalf of the Public Interest Spectrum Coalition (PISC), files these
reply comments in response to the comments on its Petition for Rulemaking and the additional
proposals set forth by the Commission to address the potential for interference by wireless
The Petition suggests that the Commission adopt a spectrum cap to alleviate problems
with consolidation and abuse of market power in the wireless market. Specifically, the Petition
requests that the Commission adopt a county-level aggregation limit of 110 MHz on control of
wireless spectrum below 2.3 GHz. Major wireless carriers and trade associations oppose the
Petition, contending that spectrum caps are unnecessary as wireless markets remain competitive.
Contrary to these arguments, the market for wireless services has changed substantially since the
Both President-Elect Barack Obama
and Congressional leaders have discussed including government support to promote
high-speed broadband access as part of the upcoming economic stimulus package.
This has prompted a flood of proposals and ideas from advocates of all sides of
the broadband debate. Economic stimulus should be timely, temporary and
targeted. But who should this stimulus target and how can we spur investments
that will create both short-term economic growth and long-term economic
prosperity in the 21st century?
Before the
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20554
In the Matter of
Applications of Cellco Partnership d/b/a
Verizon Wireless and Atlantis Holdings LLC
For Consent to Transfer Control of Licenses
Authorizations, and Spectrum Manager and De Facto
Transfer Leasing Arrangements ) et al.
