The Broadcast Incentive Auction is no longer on the horizon. It is approaching fast and picking up speed. That became clear last week, when the Expanding Opportunities for Broadcasters Coalition announced it was disbanding. The National Association of Broadcasters has had to divide its focus, looking out for members that were not going to put spectrum in the auction and didn't particularly want to have to go through a second DTV transition to accommodate broadcasters who did, as well as for members who were likely to participate. EOBC was laser-focused on rules that would provide the highest bid prices and most accommodating environment for stations that wanted to give up spectrum if the price and terms were right.
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