A quick check of the FCC Auction 73 site this morning reveals that the bidding in Round 17 pushed the provisional winning bid for the nationwide C block of 700MHz spectrum over the $4.6 billion reserve price. As a result, openness principles will now apply to all use of that spectrum.
While the auction is by no means over, and I am as curious as anyone to see who ultimately emerges as the highest bidder, congratulations to everyone who worked tirelessly, took great risks, and spoke up for what they believed to make this crazy idea a reality.
Congrats to you. Like I've said in the past: This work to open the mobile space is perhaps your greatest accomplishment.
Posted by: Nate Westheimer | January 31, 2008 at 10:33 AM