About Public Media How CPB Funding Works Programs & Projects Open Grants & RFPs About CPB | Contact CPB Broadcast Television Spectrum In this section: Introduction Filings Reports Introduction The Federal Communications Commission's National Broadband Plan in 2010 recommended the reallocation of 40 percent of television broadcasting spectrum for wireless broadband use. In 2012, Congress authorized the FCC to hold spectrum incentive auctions. Shortly thereafter, the FCC issued a complex rulemaking notice to launch the process. This has been followed by additional rulemaking notices. The auctions are now scheduled to begin in mid-2015. The auctions and associated “repacking” of the channels used for television broadcasting will be important stepping stones in a continuing transformation of telecommunications, and how Americans use media — what they watch; what they create; when, where and with whom they watch it; what they share with others; and how they pay for what they use. But the auctions and “repacking” also pose some significant risks of impairing public media's continued ability to offer all Americans free, over-the-air access to its highly-valued programs and services. Documents available here include: Association of Public Television Stations, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, And Public Broadcasting Service Statement Regarding Broadcast Spectrum Incentive Auction Petition for Reconsideration , 87KB Spectrum Incentive Auctions – APTS CPB PBS petition for reconsideration September 15, 2014, 252KB Facing the Spectrum Incentive Auction and Repacking Process: A Guide for Public Television Stations and Governing Boards, 972KB Facing the Spectrum Incentive Auction and Repacking Process: A Guide for Public Television Stations and Governing Boards, 972KB Association of Public Television Stations, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS Statement Regarding FCC Report and Order Governing Spectrum Auction Process Resolution of the CPB Board of Directors concerning preservation of universal access to free over-the-air public television service, April 24, 2014 CPB's filings with the FCC on topics concerning spectrum reallocation, and Background papers and slide decks used for briefing CPB's board of directors on the potential impacts of the planned spectrum reallocation. CPB documents used at the APTS Summit held in Washington, D.C. February 23-24, 2014: APTS Spectrum Presentation Narration by Ted Krichels (CPB) at APTS Summit, January 23, 2014 (75KB PDF) APTS Spectrum Presentation Slides (261KB PDF) APTS Summit Handout: CPB Points of Concern: Spectrum Repacking and Incentive Auctions, distributed at APTS Summit, January 23, 2014 (67KB PDF) About CPB CPB promotes the growth and development of public media in communities throughout America. About Public Media Digital, Diversity, and Dialogue are the framework for public media's service to America. Programs & Projects CPB awards grants to stations and independent producers to create programs and services. Recent News: Youth Speaks Announces American Graduate Raise Up Winners Learn About CPB What is Public Media? What is CPB? How CPB Funding Works Broadcast Television Spectrum Station Spotlights CPB Board of Directors CPB Senior Leadership Team Open Grants & RFPs Collaborative Operations and Services Grant Program Rural Station Digital Equipment Emergency Recovery Grants More open grants & RFPs... For Stations & Producers Music Rights FY2014 Television General Provisions FY2014 Radio General Provisions CPB Certification Requirements Financial Reporting Guidelines More for stations & producers... Contact CPB Contact CPB Contact CPB Ombudsman Contact Inspector General Open to the public reports Public Media Organizations » Careers in Public Media » CPB Press Room Corporation for Public Broadcasting A Private Corporation Funded by the American People