Much has been said about the success of FCC Auction 113 for leftover AWS3 spectrum. Who would have guessed that Auction 113 would be a “feel-good” auction restarting the FCC’s auction program? A few basics, then we can delve into some specifics. The auction “feels good” in retrospect, but it was far from a sure…
At end of day on June 16, after R48, FCC Auction 113 (AWS-3) surpassed the $3 billion mark, the Rip and Replace funding threshold. This auction has answered a key question: YES, US operators are willing to invest substantial amounts in an FCC auction for 5+5 blocks of AWS-3 spectrum, even as the industry transitions…
After an almost 4-year hiatus with no spectrum auctions, FCC Auction 113 is set to start on June 2, 2026. Auction 113 consists of 200 AWS-3 licenses in 1.7 and 2.1 GHz, sometimes referred to as Lower Mid-band. 197 of these are licenses returned to the FCC by EchoStar (Dish Network), as payment for denied…
ISED, the Canadian spectrum regulator, issued the results of its 2026 Auction of Residual Spectrum Licences on February 6, 2026. There were 207 licenses on offer, 166 of which (80%) were in the 3500 MHz/3800 MHz frequency range. 95% of the licenses were sold for total revenue of $415.5 million (CAD). The auction was conducted using a…
Auction 113 is (almost) here — and the Upper C-Band is next. After several years with no major FCC auctions, many operator teams could use a skills refresh, and new executives need to get auction-ready fast. This is exactly where LYA delivers unmatched value. LYA gives you the competitive edge you need to win. We’ve…
LYA is pleased to be attending the GSMA’s MWC Las Vegas conference, being held in partnership with CTIA at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The conference is focused on Connected Industries, AI and Connected Enablers. LYA’s Johanne Lemay will be moderating two panels on timely topics Johanne will be moderating a Private Wireless Networks Summit panel…
ISED, the Canadian spectrum regulator, initiated a process to sell a set of spectrum licenses in a “residual” auction, i.e. an auction of licenses left over after the initial auction. The format will be a sealed bid, second price combinatorial auction for markets where more than one block is available. This provides some opportunity for…
Johanne Lemay, Co-President of LYA, will be speaking on the spectrum panel “Riding the Wave: Industry Needs and Prospects in 2025” at next week’s CCA show in Denver. Navigating the ever changing spectrum waters is a key topic for mobile carrier strategy going forward. From the AWS-3 auction to Upper C Band, from low band…
As set out in our report of May 31, 2024, there were many potential buyers of T-Mobile’s 800 MHz spectrum. In particular, electric utilities were a prime candidate but as we observed “enough of them would have to band together in order to make a bid of sufficient size to meeting T-Mobile’s reserve price”, of…