Chairman Brendan Carr stated that the proposals leverage cutting-edge technology to end cell phone dead zones. The commission's vote to advance the spectrum auction is scheduled for Oct 8.
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FCC Votes to Auction 25 MHz Spectrum to End Cellular Dead Zones
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US regulators are considering a plan to boost mobile coverage by releasing restricted airwaves for commercial use. The Federal Communications Commission will vote on auctioning 25 MHz of prime spectrum to enable 'direct-to-device' connectivity, a move that CNBC reports could specifically benefit Amazon and SpaceX. This technology would allow specialized wireless signals to reach handsets in areas where traditional coverage is missing.
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