FCC Approves Upper C-Band Spectrum Auction for July 2027, Unlocking 160 MHz to Boost ...

The FCC has approved an auction of 160 MHz of Upper C-Band spectrum (3.98-4.14 GHz) scheduled for July 2027, creating a 440 MHz contiguous mid-band block when combined with existing Lower C-Band allocations. The move is expected to generate $422 billion in GDP, create 2.4 million jobs, and accelerate 5G deployment across the United States.

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