This briefing gives an overview of the FCC Public Notice announcing the application procedure for the 600 MHz Broadcast Incentive Auction, currently set to begin on March 29, 2016. The window for Forward Auction applications will open on January 12, 2016 at noon ET and close on January 28, 2016 at 6:00 pm ET. The Public Notice also includes information on market-by-market spectrum reserve eligibility, Forward Auction bidding units, upfront payments and minimum opening bids.
The briefing also provides details on the October 28, 2015 FCC webinar that will cover the Part 1 rules for designated entities and other auction-related matters.
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