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title: "Podcast: C-Band Update"
date: 2020-02-06T16:11:50-05:00
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# Podcast: C-Band Update

  February 6, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our ​“Tuning into Spectrum” podcast series takes a close look at hot topics and issues in radio spectrum. Recently, in a letter to Senator Kennedy (R-LA), Chairman Pai stated that he intends to conduct a public auction of the 3.7-4.2 GHz spectrum range (commonly referred to as the C-Band) that would clear 280 megahertz for flexible use to be allocated by auction and allot 20 megahertz to a guard band. In this episode, we discuss the issues that remain unresolved, including the impact on satellite operators and MVPDs, technical issues, a possible transition to fiber in some areas, and C-Band-related legislation. [Click here](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tuning-into-spectrum-episode-3-c-band-update/id1087064927?i=1000464630198) to listen to the episode, and [here](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kelley-drye-full-spectrum/id1087064927) for more in our ​“Tuning into Spectrum” series and other updates from Kelley Drye’s Full Spectrum podcast.

Since the recording of this episode, it now appears that a C-Band item will be on the agenda for the FCC’s next Open Meeting on February 28, 2020.

 

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