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FCC Sends 2027 Upper C-band Auction Plan Into Motion
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Fusion42 · 13 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FCC has set the schedule and procedures for its April 2027 auction of 160 MHz of Upper C-band spectrum for 5G use, requiring current satellite operators in major US markets to vacate the band by December 2030 to June 2031. The auction aims to combine this spectrum with previously auctioned Lower C-band frequencies to establish a harmonized band for wireless broadband.
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You need to plan for the FCC's 2027 auction as it clears a key band for 5G growth, forcing satellite-dependent services out by 2031. The transition creates a clear opportunity for mobile broadband providers and a deadline pressure for satellite tech companies to adjust fast.
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