Digital dividend goes on sale in the US

The long-awaited 700MHz auction in the US, often hyped up as the "100-year auction" kicks off today (January 24) amid intense speculation and not a little controversy.

The UHF spectrum in the 698MHz to 806MHz range has been divided into five blocks, A to E, with 1,099 regional licences up for grabs with a total minimum reserve price of US$10bn. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved 214 applicants to bid, each having made the required upfront payment by the January 4 deadline.

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