The Federal Communications Commission is poised to hand a big victory to the cell phone industry by allocating more airwaves for mobile broadband services.
The FCC's goal is to make available 500 megahertz of spectrum for commercial broadband providers over time, according to sources with knowledge of the matter.
Under pressure from the Obama administration to make broadband service ubiquitous across the country, the agency is in the final stages of putting together its long-awaited National Broadband Plan, which is due to Congress March 17. The plan is expected to outline the spectrum goal, sources said.
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has repeatedly warned of an impending spectrum shortage that could hinder the United States' efforts to stay competitive in the broadband market. He and Blair Levin, who leads the FCC's broadband task force, have said the agency is considering reallocating spectrum licensed to broadcasters and government agencies.
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