--------------------------------------------------------------------- The Evening Bridge - January 20, 2006 --------------------------------------------------------------------- TOP STORY -- Federal Communications Commission Chairman, Kevin Martin, said an auction of U.S. airwaves that could be used for wireless video and high-speed internet access will likely take place this June. The news is significant for companies like Cingular and Verizon that are rolling out new products and looking for added spectrum.
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