[BC] PICN and FCC Rules

[Barry Mishkind]

At 12:09 PM 6/13/2006, Harold Hallikainen wrote
>This also calls into question the whole concept of "public interest." As I
>recall, the Commission grants ALL radio licenses subject to the "public
>interest and necessity." This includes cellphone licensees and all other
>licensed users of the electromagnetic spectrum. Only broadcasters have a
>"public interest obligation" that extends beyond what the market demands
>(such as the PIF, children's television limits, lowest unit rates, etc.).
>The justification for the public interest obligation on broadcasters has
>been justified by saying that the public needs to be compensated for the
>use of the public resource (the electromagnetic spectrum). This is a
>barter transaction where each side thinks they're overpaying.

         Harold,

         What is the status of frequencies that have
         been "bought" at auction? Is the license
         really a "grant" or is it a "purchase" for
         which the purchaser has an expectation
         of renewal, based on ownership of the frequency?



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Barry Mishkind     -       Tucson, AZ    -   520-296-3797