What is the CTIA Spectrum Clearinghouse?
Designated in 2006 by the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”), the CTIA Spectrum Clearinghouse ensures objective and equitable cost sharing of relocations in the 2110 – 2200 MHz spectrum band. It provides the database management and technical analysis to all affected licensees, whether incumbent users of the spectrum or newly licensed entities, in the relocation and cost-sharing process. The CTIA Spectrum Clearinghouse is tasked with the identification and notification of cost-sharing obligations in the Advanced Wireless Services (AWS)/Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) spectrum bands. Through the cost-sharing clearinghouse, the FCC seeks to distribute the financial burden of incumbent relocation fairly and promote a more rapid deployment of Advanced Wireless Services.
