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Article: 700MHz Spectrum Auction Could Transform US Mobile Landscape, says ABI Research.
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- November 14, 2007
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NEW YORK -- The FCC auction of the 700MHz frequency band scheduled for January 2008 in the United States could have a profound effect on the landscape of the mobile communications market, according to a new study from ABI Research, by opening the door to a major new mobile operator. It will also be critical in the building of a national public safety communications network in the US.
According to senior analyst Nadine Manjaro, "This auction means an opportunity for the licensing of another major national mobile operator, perhaps one from outside the traditional fold." Yahoo!, Apple and Google have all been mentioned as potential bidders, but it is Google that ...