Sorry to Disappoint, But NAB Is Playing It Straight Up

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler certainly traveled a great distance simply to accuse the National Association of Broadcasters of seeking to delay or derail his upcoming broadcast spectrum incentive auction.

With all due respect Mr. Chairman, I fear that your comments are not only wrong, but will create the very uncertainties and distractions you say you want to avoid. We strongly recommend avoiding further finger pointing and getting to the table to try to find the best solutions for all stakeholders. Inventing rumors of wireless carrier disinterest or about NAB “elements” that don’t like the auction is a waste of everyone’s time. NAB has worked very well with all other industries in this proceeding, even when we’ve disagreed with them. We all have an auction to run. NAB is ready. We are willing. But it would sure help if we had a partner at the helm of the FCC.