Tribes push FCC for priority access in upcoming spectrum auction
Native American tribes, including the Navajo Nation, are urging the Federal Communications Commission to open a tribal priority window ahead of the AWS-3 commercial spectrum auction. In a recent filing, tribal leaders said this step would align with federal trust responsibilities and support tribal self-sufficiency. Groups such as the National Congress of American Indians cited the success of a similar initiative in the 2.5 GHz auction. The FCC is considering whether such a move is feasible under current law.
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