Spectrum Auction
/ˈspɛktrəm ˈɔkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A public sale of electromagnetic spectrum licenses by a government agency to telecommunications providers or other entities.
The government conducted a spectrum auction to allocate frequencies for 5G services.
Forms
- spectrum auction
- spectrum auctions
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Commentary
Spectrum auctions are designed to promote efficient allocation of scarce radio frequencies, balancing public interest with commercial use.
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