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FCC Releases Bidding Procedures for Upper C-Band Auction Starting April 27
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Fusion42 · 14 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FCC has announced bidding procedures for the Upper C-Band auction starting on April 27, 2027, featuring 3,248 flexible-use licenses in the 3.98-4.14 GHz range with a two-phase auction process. The FCC rejected proposals from major carriers that would have either expanded communication restrictions or adjusted block assignments to benefit specific bidders, finalising rules that establish significant mid-band spectrum for 5G and 6G services in the US.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 3 sources have reported it between 13 Nov 2026 and 14 Nov 2026.
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Your telecom service or hardware startup must prepare for new US spectrum access rules that lock in the timing and format of the huge Upper C-band auction. Early engagement on bidding strategies or partnerships around the mid-band spectrum could be crucial to gaining access or influencing future regulatory tweaks.
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3 sources · first reported 13 Nov 2026 · latest 14 Nov 2026
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