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UPDATE 2-U.S. FCC spectrum auction ends, raises record $44.9 bln

January 30, 2015

WASHINGTON, Jan 29- The U.S. Federal Communications Commission raised a record-breaking $44.9 billion in the auction of so-called AWS-3 airwaves that closed on Thursday, far surpassing the expectations of experts and industry analysts. Major bidders included wireless carriers Verizon Communications Inc, AT&T Inc and T-Mobile US Inc as well as satellite TV...

Source: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102381582
 
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