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FCC sets key dates for upper C-band auction
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Fusion42 · 13 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FCC has set April 27, 2027, as the start date for the auction of 160MHz of upper C-band spectrum, aiming to harmonize midband spectrum for 5G and future 6G services, with buildouts expected to cover most of the US by the end of 2030.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 2 sources have reported it.
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The FCC's fixed auction schedule forces you to prepare financing and bidding strategies now, as delays are unlikely and buildout deadlines will stop spectrum hoarding. Competitors including telcos and SpaceX will compete, so this sets a clear timetable for spectrum-dependent network expansion.
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