FCC Sets Agenda for June 25 Incentive Auction Workshop

Panel include execs from NAB, Sprint Nextel, Deloitte Consuting and Harris Corp.

By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, 6/1/2012 12:07:22 PM

The FCC has set the agenda for its June 25 workshop on the cost of repacking TV stations to free up more room for wireless broadband.

The incentive auction legislation passed earlier this year allows the FCC to compensate broadcasters for the move, including setting aside $1.75 billion for a relocation fund for broadcasters who choose to retain some or all of their spectrum.

Panelists for the workshop are Jane Mago from the National Association of Broadcasters, Patricia Tikkala from Sprint Nextel, Brett Haan from Deloitte Consulting, and Jay Adrick from Harris Corp.

The workshop is intended to provide guidance to the FCC on designing the repacking program and how best to spend that money, including lessons learned from previous relocations.

The workshop will be moderated by Rebecca Hanson of the Media Bureau.