Spectrum Policy in the Age of Broadband: Issues for Congress

The purpose of spectrum policy, law, and regulation is to manage a natural resource for the maximum possible benefit of the public. Radio frequency spectrum is managed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for commercial and other non-federal uses and by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for federal government use. International use is facilitated by numerous bilateral and multilateral agreements covering many aspects of usage, including mobile telephony. In formulating spectrum policy, mainstream viewpoints generally diverge on whether to give priority to market economics or social goals. Regarding access to spectrum, economic policy looks to harness market forces to allocate spectrum efficiently, with spectrum license auctions as the driver. Social policy favors ensuring wireless access to support a variety of social objectives where economic return is not easily quantified, such as improving education, health services, and public safety. Both approaches can stimulate economic growth and job creation. Bills: H.R. 3125, H.R. 3019, H.R. 5081, S. 649, S. 3490, H.R. 5947, S. 3610, S. 3625, S. 3756


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