CTIA, Carriers Seek Info Before 3.45 GHz Auction

CTIA and carriers spoke with FCC, NTIA and DOD officials to push for more complete information before the 3.45 GHz auction. Information is sought on the “coordination framework and auction products with more granularity,” said a filing posted Monday in docket 19-348. “Bidders need access to detailed information about coordination, encumbrances, and the available auction products as soon as possible to make informed decisions,” CTIA said. AT&T, T-Mobile, UScellular and Verizon spoke with officials including Ron Repasi, FCC Office of Engineering and Technology acting chief; Vernita Harris, director-DOD Spectrum Policy and Programs Directorate; and Derek Khlopin, NTIA senior adviser.