Next generation frequency coordinator

Coleman Bazelon

Telecommunications Policy, 2003, vol. 27, issue 7, 517-525

Abstract: The following analysis contends that the FCC's creation of Guard Band Managers is an important step forward in introducing more market-based forces to radio spectrum management. Guard Band Managers perform the function of a frequency coordinator--they parcel out "odd shaped", business specific frequency assignments--but on a for-profit basis. The creation of the Guard Band Manager for the 700Â MHz Guard Band is an example of the Federal Communications Commission using market-based forces to enhance the efficient use of radio spectrum in a setting constrained by the Commission's desire to put severe limits on how the band is used.

Keywords: Spectrum; policy; Radio; spectrum; Guard; Band; Manager; Market; mechanisms; Leasing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2003
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