C-Block Spectrum Auction Hits Reserve Price > means nothing for us poor schlubs

said by nasadude:

call me a cynic, but I don't see anything at all for consumers coming out of this auction.

there probably won't be any new entrants, so no competition in the cell phone space.

the D block will just be remembered as a big joke, it won't meet the minimum and will be auctioned off with no restrictions - it wouldn't even surprise me if the emergency services requirement disappears.

I don't think we are going to see any new broadband wireless services either, one or more incumbents will get the bandwidth and just sit on it or use it for better cell service.

bottom line: nothing for consumers in the way of competition or new services.