FCC proposes auctioning 25MHz of spectrum for D2D and mobile

The FCC proposed auctioning 25MHz in the 1675-1695 MHz and 2020-2025 MHz bands for satellite direct-to-device services and terrestrial networks. All three commissioners backed the plan, and a separate proposal would open nearly 482MHz across eight bands for satellite-to-phone coverage.

• Auction covers 25MHz in the 1675-1695 MHz and 2020-2025 MHz bands
• FCC seeks to open nearly 482MHz across eight bands for D2D
• The prior AWS-3 auction raised $3.5 billion
• The administration aims to free up to 400MHz by 2028