In a Public Notice released last week, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) announced a delay in Auction 105 for the 3.5 GHz band due to COVID-19. Short-form applications will now be due on May 7, 2020 and the auction for priority licenses will take place on July 23, 2020.

Here is the complete list of the revised dates:

• Short-Form Application FCC Form 175) Filing Window Opens – April 23, 2020, 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
• Short-Form Application (FCC Form 175) Filing Window Deadline – May 7, 2020, 6:00 p.m. ET
• Upfront Payments (via wire transfer) – June 19, 2020, 6:00 p.m. ET
• Bidding Tutorial Available (via Internet) – No later than July 9, 2020
• Auction Registration Materials – By July 15, 2020, 12:00 p.m. ET
• Mock Auction – July 20, 2020
• Bidding Begins in Auction 105 – July 23, 2020

Please contact us for more information, or if you are interested in participating in this auction.