[opendtv] Re: US spectrum auction 'may miss targets'
- From: Craig Birkmaier <craig@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:40:27 -0500
At 11:17 AM -0500 1/15/08, Manfredi, Albert E wrote:
I thought the business about using some of the spectrum for "public
safety" was mostly hype, to get this transition going already. I guess
this confirms my suspicion.
It has never been hype, although you are correct that many legacy
problems are related to equipment and infrastructure limitations.
As for revenues from the auction for Block D, this was NEVER supposed
to generate any revenue, as this spectrum was to be designated for
public safety use.
This changed when Frontline suggested that the spectrum could be
managed by a commercial enterprise, which would make money by selling
excess capacity for commercial uses. This approach also removed the
burden of governments building out the network, potentially using
non-interoperable technologies.
It remains to be seen whether others will bid for this spectrum. If
not it will be assigned to its original intended use.
Regards
Craig
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