RE: [WISPA] 700 mhz spectrum auction
Seeing as how these auctions are the Holy Grail of spectrum - I am sure that they are not only going to enforce the anti-collusion rules to the tee, but they are probably hunting for those who may be treading lightly on the border of the anti-collusion rules. Best practice would to be avoiding any conversation or mention of these auctions on list and off list! Mac -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Harnish Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 5:27 PM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: RE: [WISPA] 700 mhz spectrum auction AU Docket No. 07-157 Report No. AUC-07-73-F (Auction 73) The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) reminds applicants for the upcoming auction of 700 MHz Band licenses (Auctions 73 and 76) of the confidential nature of certain information, such as an applicant's upfront payment amount, license selection, bidding eligibility, actual bids submitted, bidding-related actions (e.g., bid withdrawals, proactive waivers submitted, reductions in eligibility) and other bidding-related information that may indicate the identity or interests of specific applicants. The Bureau further reminds applicants that public disclosure of such confidential information may violate the Commission's anti-collusion rule and subject the applicant to enforcement action, including but not limited to imposition of a forfeiture penalty pursuant to Section 503 of the Communications Act, as amended. The Bureau adopted anonymous bidding procedures to withhold from public release until after the close of bidding in both Auctions 73 and 76 any information that may indicate specific applicants' interests in the auction, including, in addition to the information described above, information on the winning bidders for licenses in blocks for which the reserve price was met in Auction 73. Correspondingly, the Bureau recently warned applicants that the direct or indirect communication to other applicants or the public disclosure of such non-public information could violate the Commission's anonymous bidding procedures and the anti-collusion rule. To the extent an applicant believes that such a disclosure is required by law or regulation, including regulations issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Bureau strongly urges that the applicant consult with the Commission before making such disclosure. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1207 - Release Date: 1/2/2008 11:29 AM --- - WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ --- - WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] 700 mhz spectrum auction
Fellas, I'm pretty new to WISP technology and such, and I'm sure this has already been answered, but how do you all feel about the auctioning off of the 700 mhz spectrum? How do you think it'll affect the business of WISPs across the nation? Thank you, Ryan V. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
RE: [WISPA] 700 mhz spectrum auction
Ryan, Due to the moratorium on communication between bidding parties in the 700 MHz Auction, very little can be said on the public lists concerning this topic. Everyone needs to be very careful if responding to this thread that nothing be exposed about who is bidding or whether they are working directly with a bidding party. Ryan's question is very general though and it would be ok to respond on how it will affect the WISP industry. WISPA cannot be held liable for any posts which break the rules the FCC has imposed upon the 700 MHz auction. We have posted these rules previously. In response to your question, I believe that all WISPs should pay attention to the auction and the results. There may be opportunities with the successful bidders to sublease the spectrum in local markets. We all know the challenges of nationwide deployments from a logistics standpoint. Local markets may be better served by aggressive local WISPs who develop partnerships or subleasing agreements. Whether or not that can be achieved is yet to be seen. I also believe that successful WISPs that take good care of their customers and their network infrastructure will have a place in the future. Unlicensed Technology is fairly inexpensive to deploy, maintain and operate. I believe there will be successful businesses continuing to operate in this unlicensed space for some time to be unless the FCC suddenly reverses the rulings on this space to protect bidders of licensed spectrum from competition. Respectfully, Rick Harnish Moderator -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ryan Van Dolson Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 2:53 PM To: wireless@wispa.org Subject: [WISPA] 700 mhz spectrum auction Fellas, I'm pretty new to WISP technology and such, and I'm sure this has already been answered, but how do you all feel about the auctioning off of the 700 mhz spectrum? How do you think it'll affect the business of WISPs across the nation? Thank you, Ryan V. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1207 - Release Date: 1/2/2008 11:29 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1207 - Release Date: 1/2/2008 11:29 AM WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
RE: [WISPA] 700 mhz spectrum auction
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ryan Van Dolson Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 2:53 PM To: wireless@wispa.org Subject: [WISPA] 700 mhz spectrum auction Fellas, I'm pretty new to WISP technology and such, and I'm sure this has already been answered, but how do you all feel about the auctioning off of the 700 mhz spectrum? How do you think it'll affect the business of WISPs across the nation? Thank you, Ryan V. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1207 - Release Date: 1/2/2008 11:29 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1207 - Release Date: 1/2/2008 11:29 AM WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
RE: [WISPA] 700 mhz spectrum auction
AU Docket No. 07-157 Report No. AUC-07-73-F (Auction 73) The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (“Bureau”) reminds applicants for the upcoming auction of 700 MHz Band licenses (“Auctions 73 and 76”) of the confidential nature of certain information, such as an applicant’s upfront payment amount, license selection, bidding eligibility, actual bids submitted, bidding-related actions (e.g., bid withdrawals, proactive waivers submitted, reductions in eligibility) and other bidding-related information that may indicate the identity or interests of specific applicants. The Bureau further reminds applicants that public disclosure of such confidential information may violate the Commission’s anti-collusion rule and subject the applicant to enforcement action, including but not limited to imposition of a forfeiture penalty pursuant to Section 503 of the Communications Act, as amended. The Bureau adopted anonymous bidding procedures to withhold from public release until after the close of bidding in both Auctions 73 and 76 any information that may indicate specific applicants’ interests in the auction, including, in addition to the information described above, information on the winning bidders for licenses in blocks for which the reserve price was met in Auction 73. Correspondingly, the Bureau recently warned applicants that the direct or indirect communication to other applicants or the public disclosure of such non-public information could violate the Commission’s anonymous bidding procedures and the anti-collusion rule. To the extent an applicant believes that such a disclosure is required by law or regulation, including regulations issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Bureau strongly urges that the applicant consult with the Commission before making such disclosure. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1207 - Release Date: 1/2/2008 11:29 AM WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
