Google will not participate in next month’s spectrum auction, says the company.
The deadline to file applications for the auction passed on February 10.
“Like all those interested in improved connectivity and equitable access, we’ll be following the upcoming spectrum auction closely. That said, we have not filed to participate,” explained a spokesperson in a statement provided to Reuters.
Carriers AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless have all indicated an interest in the auction, although Sprint will not participate. The reverse auction will see television broadcasters sell their 600 MHz airwaves to wireless network operators.
Google did participate in the 700 MHz auction several years ago.
