Auction of Flexible-Use Licenses in the Upper C-Band for Next-Generation Wireless Services Scheduled for April 27, 2027; Comment Sought on Competitive Bidding Procedures for Auction 115
Abstract
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the Commission or FCC) announces an auction of 3,248 new flexible-use licenses in the 3.98-4.14 GHz band. The Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA) and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) seek comment on the competitive bidding procedures and auction design to be used for this auction, which is designated as Auction 115.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-15725 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-15725 is a Proposed Rule published by the Federal Communications Commission in the Federal Register on August 3, 2026. In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the Commission or FCC) announces an auction of 3,248 new flexible-use licenses in the 3.98-4.14 GHz band. The Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA) and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) seek comment on the competitive bidding procedures and auction design to be used for this auction, which is designated as Auction 115. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/03/2026-15725/auction-of-flexible-use-licenses-in-the-upper-c-band-for-next-generation-wireless-services-scheduled.
Is document 2026-15725 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-15725 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.