Hi Folks! This week we are discussing broadcast and cable regulation. It is a great topic, and I hope you enjoy reading about it (Hopkins 10 + 11). I also wanted to draw your attention to an article in the Washington Post about the FCC's plan to auction TV spectrum for mobile wireless use. We'll be discussing the topic in class. A small excerpt:
"The FCC kicked off its much-anticipated plans to auction broadcast television spectrum for mobile wireless networks...But it will be years before your iPhone or Galaxy feels the difference, analysts said. That’s because of the long regulatory process ahead at the FCC to get the auction up and running and then make those airwaves available to winners. Understanding the marathon ahead, trade groups from the consumer electronics industry, rural carriers and tech organizations praised the FCC’s proposal, which is expected to be finalized as an order in mid-2013."
What authority does it have to manage the auction? If you do the reading, you'll know the answer!
