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Benjamin Arden, (202) 418-0288
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For Immediate Release

Carr Statement on Closing of First Phase of C-Band Auction

WASHINGTON, DC, January 15, 2021—Today, the FCC announced that bidding had concluded in the clock phase of the C-Band auction (Auction 107).  The auction produced gross proceeds in excess of $80.9 billion for licenses comprising 280 MHz of spectrum in the 3.7-3.98 GHz band.  FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr issued the following statement:

“Over the past few years, the FCC has made the tough calls needed to secure U.S. leadership in 5G.  Chairman Pai deserves credit for freeing up the airwaves needed to power high-speed Internet services.  The close of the C-Band auction today further ensures that the strongest 5G platform in the world will be built here in the U.S., and the results make clear that we made the right decision to move forward.”

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