The Federal Communications Commission, FCC has submitted a National Broadband Plan to Congress which is expected to be very promising for mobile marketing and commerce.

The aim of this plan is to connect all corners of the nation while transforming the economy and society with the communications network of the future a robust, affordable Internet.

According to an FCC spokesman, mobile is essential to the future of broadband. These days Americans access the Internet from devices they carry around with them wherever they go very commonly.

In order to make sure that mobile grows into the next great platform for innovation in America, the broadband plan recommends making 500 megahertz of spectrum newly available over the next 10 years and 300 megahertz in five years.

FCC is of the opinion that if these steps are not taken, we will put ourselves at risk of limiting the potential of mobile broadband. At the same time if we take proactive steps now, America will be ensured as the home of the worlds best mobile broadband networks in the decade. it will also protect the country’s global competitiveness.

Verizon Wireless has outbid T-Mobile for a broadcast wavelength license that is critical to relaying cellular calls in Hawaii.In an article called “Verizon Wireless kicks T-Mobile USA out of Hawaii,” the online telecoms news service RCR Wireless News said Wednesday that Verizon Wireless bid $4.1 million for a 20 megahertz F-block license covering Hawaii, explaining that the license had previously been held by T-Mobile.

T-Mobile did not immediately respond to an inquiry about the auction, but it is thought that any wireless provider without direct control of bandwidth may still purchase coverage from rivals.

The federal government has been auctioning off bandwidth for weeks, with total bids, from more than 100 bidders, now worth more than $13.8 billion.

Source- http://pacific.bizjournals.com

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