That auction ended on March 28 after 180 rounds of bidding beginning on November 13, 1995. Each license is for thirteen 6 MHz channels which can be used to provide wireless cable services in competition with cable TV companies.
Digital technology makes it possible to carry five or more programs on each channel.
This site now provides tables, charts, and maps summarizing the outcome of the MDS auction. The net figures are after discount. Because of incumbent operators, the usable spectrum in a BTA does not cover all the population. The FCC has designated the bidding unit to represent the amount of usable spectrum in a given market. This information is believed to be accurate and reliable.