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Spectrum: America’s Invisible Infrastructure Incentive Auctions and Broadcast Spectrum CGB State and Local Government Webinar Rebecca Hanson Senior Advisor, Broadcast Spectrum Media Bureau, FCC October 5, 2011. Overview. Spectrum is a key driver of the economy and deficit reduction - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Spectrum: America’s Invisible InfrastructureIncentive Auctions and Broadcast Spectrum
CGB State and Local Government WebinarRebecca Hanson
Senior Advisor, Broadcast SpectrumMedia Bureau, FCC
October 5, 2011
Overview
1. Spectrum is a key driver of the economy and deficit reduction
2. America is facing a spectrum crunch
3. FCC action to address growing need for broadband spectrum
4. Incentive auctions are a key policy tool
1. Spectrum: Economy and Deficit Reduction
Spectrum: A National Resource• Spectrum is essential input to the provision of
all wireless services
• As new uses arise, such as mobile broadband, spectrum must be shifted from historic uses
• Wireless is an economic engine
– Consistent growth in subscribers, revenue, jobs
U.S. Wireless Industry Highlights• Contributed 16% to U.S. GDP annually from 1992 to
2007 (vs. 3% growth in rest of economy)• 12% job growth since 2000 (vs. 1% for U.S. economy)
• Capital investment over $20 billion per year• “Apps” have generated $6 billion globally in 2010
alone• Significant indirect economic benefits
– Education, health care, energy, civic engagement
Budget Benefits from Spectrum
Spectrum receipts to U.S. Treasury• Over $50 billion since 1993• Over $30 billion in past 5 years
Demand for spectrum remains strong
2. The Spectrum Crunch
Why the Spectrum Crunch is Important
We are running out of unoccupied spectrum for broadband
Without action, the spectrum crunch will mean:• Higher prices for consumers, rationing
• Poorer service
– Dropped calls
– Slow texting and web browsing
• Lost opportunities for innovation
Mobile Broadband: More Users…
Consistent Wireless Growth
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Challenge – Keeping Up with Mobile Data Growth
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Spectrum Implications
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3. FCC actions to meet broadband spectrum needs
Opportunities for New Broadband SpectrumOpportunities for New Broadband SpectrumSpectrum Band Current Status
Wireless Communications Services (WCS)
• Revised rules to permit broadband uses in 25 megahertz
Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) • Opened proceeding to evaluate rules in MSS bands, especially S-Band
• LightSquared launching in L-Band
Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) • Working with NTIA on pairing options for AWS-3
Broadcast Television (VHF/UHF) • Launching “groundwork” proceedings later this month, engaging with stakeholders
Federal Spectrum (NTIA) • Recent report identifies 15 megahertz for broadband, another 100 megahertz for sharing
4. Incentive Auctions:A Key Policy Tool
Incentive AuctionsIncentive Auctions
Most of the attractive spectrum is currently occupied today– Some allocations may not be currently used to fullest potential
Incentive auctions would share auction proceeds with the current occupant to motivate voluntary relocation of incumbents– Otherwise, no incentive for current occupant to give back spectrum
Modification of FCC auction authority needed from Congress– 47 USC 309(j) does not permit sharing of auction proceeds– Many bipartisan bills circulating through Congress
Potential Applications of Incentive Auctions to TV BandsPotential Applications of Incentive Auctions to TV Bands
• Excellent propagation characteristics (travels long distances, in-building penetration, wide through-put)
• Adjacent to 700 Band (recently auctioned for 4G LTE mobile broadband)
• Opportunity to strengthen television sector with cash infusion
• Industry poised for new approaches to station operations that are more spectrally efficient
Broadcaster Options – All VoluntaryBroadcaster Options – All Voluntary
In an incentive auction, a broadcaster could:
1. Contribute one or more 6 MHz channels, in exchange for a share of auction proceeds;
2. Share spectrum with another broadcaster, in exchange for a share of auction proceeds, and stay on the air;
3. Relocate from UHF to VHF, in exchange for a share of auction proceeds, and stay on the air; or
4. Choose not to participate!
Broadcaster participation in incentive auction is voluntary
Incentive Auctions Benefit All StakeholdersIncentive Auctions Benefit All StakeholdersUS economy wins
– Global leadership in innovation, job creation, economic growth
US consumers win– Continued advancements in wireless products and services
US taxpayers win – Multiple $ billions in cash to Treasury and deficit reduction
Contributing licensees win– Capital infusion to support new business models