FCC broadband plan outline disappoints competition advocates

The FCC released Dec. 16 an outline of its preliminary National Broadband Plan to be delivered to Congress in 63 days. The initial plan calls for opening up the marketplace for cable set-top boxes and expansion of the Universal Service Fund. The outline also states a "large, new spectrum allocation is essential to improving broadband competition." Options being considered include a controversial plan to have broadcasters return some of their spectrum in exchange for a portion of the proceeds of a new spectrum auction.

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