The US government is auctioning off airwaves for new wireless services
What happened
The US Federal Communications Commission is selling licenses for 200 blocks of radio spectrum. These airwaves will be used to expand advanced wireless services across the country.
Why it matters
Wireless carriers need more airwaves to offer faster internet and new services. These auctions are how the government allocates that capacity. The more airwaves available, the more competition there can be among providers, and the more services they can offer.
The signal
Watch which companies win these licenses and how quickly they deploy new services in underserved areas.