Citation[]
Congressional Research Service, Radiofrequency Spectrum Management (CRS Report 97-218 SPR) (Apr. 23, 1998) (full-text).
Overview[]
This report discusses the FCC's use of auctions to distribute certain commercial spectrum licenses, instead of providing the licenses for free. It focuses on a number of current issues, including:
- the allocation of spectrum for federal vs. commercial use,
- the spectrum needs of intelligent transportation systems
- options for planning the transition to digital television,
- whether to set standards for interoperability of wireless devices,
- plans to provide spectrum for public safety services,
- congressional committee jurisdiction,
- various problems with auction procedures, and
- plans to auction broadcast licenses.