The Federal Communications Commission formalized rules today for the upcoming auction of the 700 MHz spectrum, requiring at least one-third of the valuable spectrum be left with open-access rules. The rules mean that whomever wins the auction must allow any device to connect to the network at the 22MHz spectrum -- a move that gives wireless telephone customers the ability to connect handsets from any carrier.
“With today’s decision, consumers will soon enjoy the right to attach devices and download applications of their choosing to a portion of this spectrum," Consumer Electronics Association President and CEO Gary Shapiro said in a statement. "We urge the commission to ensure that the auction of this spectrum remains on track so that consumers can quickly begin enjoying the benefits realized by the timely conclusion of the DTV transition.”
The move by the FCC is seen as a middle ground compromise with major telecommunications providers who sought no conditions on the auction, and consumer advocates -- as well as Google, Inc. -- which were pushing for stricter rules to force the winning bidder to open the up spectrum to competitors at wholesale rates.
The auction, which is expected to raise more than $10 billion, will commence early next year. For more information, click here.
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