Comments on: Spectrum Auction Theory: Watch For A Sneak Attack From The Mississippi Valley http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:38:11 -0800 hourly 1 By: Breaking: FCC Confirms that Big Winner in Spectrum Auction is Verizon. So Why Is Google Smiling? http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-2046850 Breaking: FCC Confirms that Big Winner in Spectrum Auction is Verizon. So Why Is Google Smiling? Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:27:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/#comment-2046850 [...] it looks like my Mississippi Valley Sneak Attack theory might have been right and it was Verizon that won individual regional licenses instead of [...] [...] it looks like my Mississippi Valley Sneak Attack theory might have been right and it was Verizon that won individual regional licenses instead of [...]

]]> By: Wireless Spectrum Auction Raises $19.6 Billion. We Still Don’t Know Who Won. http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-2045359 Wireless Spectrum Auction Raises $19.6 Billion. We Still Don’t Know Who Won. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:22:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/#comment-2045359 [...] blocks instead of making one big national bid. This regional bidding strategy, which I called the Mississippi Sneak Attack, became apparent about a month ago and soon after took the lead from whoever was bidding for the [...] [...] blocks instead of making one big national bid. This regional bidding strategy, which I called the Mississippi Sneak Attack, became apparent about a month ago and soon after took the lead from whoever was bidding for the [...]

]]> By: Json http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-1960597 Json Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:23:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/#comment-1960597 #6: For the love of Christ--THIS!111! #6: For the love of Christ–THIS!111!

]]> By: Tony Casson http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-1960574 Tony Casson Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:02:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/#comment-1960574 I have absolutely no doubt that after the auction is over we will completely understand all the rules. Good theory - I know that Saul Hansell in Bits put together a very eloquent case originally for the auction being over but the snake in the grass you bring up is certainly possible. That said, Occam might have something different to say. According to the same logic, bidding on the regional allocations may be just as it seems, as enough bids would push the regional total past the national total and companies only interested in the regions may yet get their share. I have absolutely no doubt that after the auction is over we will completely understand all the rules. Good theory – I know that Saul Hansell in Bits put together a very eloquent case originally for the auction being over but the snake in the grass you bring up is certainly possible. That said, Occam might have something different to say. According to the same logic, bidding on the regional allocations may be just as it seems, as enough bids would push the regional total past the national total and companies only interested in the regions may yet get their share.

]]> By: Mark http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-1960506 Mark Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:03:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/#comment-1960506 Nice catch Erick... Nice catch Erick…

]]> By: nyte3k http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-1960305 nyte3k Sat, 02 Feb 2008 02:13:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/#comment-1960305 I'm thinking a power company? Maybe Southern Co.? I’m thinking a power company? Maybe Southern Co.?

]]> By: Need Techcrunch voting poll http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-1960248 Need Techcrunch voting poll Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:38:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/#comment-1960248 Please no Techcrunch Spam like this.... Please no Techcrunch Spam like this….

]]> By: BA http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-1960244 BA Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:36:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/#comment-1960244 My prediction is that the winner will be a group that is unexpected and unpredicted, a Private Equity firm perhaps. Why not? http://nobosh.com/ My prediction is that the winner will be a group that is unexpected and unpredicted, a Private Equity firm perhaps. Why not?

http://nobosh.com/

]]> By: Please? http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-1960230 Please? Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:26:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/#comment-1960230 If you could just ban the illiterate guy that continually makes multiple comments with insane logic and sub-human insight most of us would heartily appreciate it. thnx p.s. it was so peaceful for the short time he was occupied p.p.s. Immigration, please take his green card immediately If you could just ban the illiterate guy that continually makes multiple comments with insane logic and sub-human insight most of us would heartily appreciate it.

thnx

p.s. it was so peaceful for the short time he was occupied

p.p.s. Immigration, please take his green card immediately

]]> By: alexanderpink http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-1960133 alexanderpink Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:42:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/#comment-1960133 @Dumb Ass A spectrum is referring to a certain part of the electromagnetic spectrum up for sale. The 700mhz range is the range that Analog TV runs on, which will be phased out in 2009. This is C-block, and is hotly contested due to the ability to transmit lots of data quickly and broadly on this frequency. Basically, every electronic item you use uses a part of the EM spectrum, such as cell phones, cordless phones, wi-fi, etc. All of those are transmitted on a particular frequency range, and the FCC regulates who has the right to broadcast on those frequencies. Thus, companies need to be able to have their cell phones work, or to provide wireless internet, or produce consumer electronics with wireless functions, etc, so they must purchase that right. This is a very desirable spectrum that is up for bid now. @Dumb Ass A spectrum is referring to a certain part of the electromagnetic spectrum up for sale. The 700mhz range is the range that Analog TV runs on, which will be phased out in 2009. This is C-block, and is hotly contested due to the ability to transmit lots of data quickly and broadly on this frequency. Basically, every electronic item you use uses a part of the EM spectrum, such as cell phones, cordless phones, wi-fi, etc. All of those are transmitted on a particular frequency range, and the FCC regulates who has the right to broadcast on those frequencies. Thus, companies need to be able to have their cell phones work, or to provide wireless internet, or produce consumer electronics with wireless functions, etc, so they must purchase that right. This is a very desirable spectrum that is up for bid now.

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]]> By: Techcrunch spam http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-1960104 Techcrunch spam Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:31:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/#comment-1960104 Erick ran out ideas!!! This is very poorly written article. Another Techcrunch Spam. Yahoooo.... Another Techcrunch Spammer!!! Erick ran out ideas!!! This is very poorly written article. Another Techcrunch Spam.

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]]> By: Alex http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-1960065 Alex Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:05:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/#comment-1960065 Could RLJ Equity Partners & Carlyle Group be behind the Mississippi Valley mystery? We know its not Bernie Ebbers of MCI. His Mercedez was recently spotted at the detention center were he parked it before going into the slammer. Could RLJ Equity Partners & Carlyle Group be behind the Mississippi Valley mystery?

We know its not Bernie Ebbers of MCI. His Mercedez was recently spotted at the detention center were he parked it before going into the slammer.

]]> By: Dumb Ass http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/comment-page-1/#comment-1960048 Dumb Ass Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:56:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/01/spectrum-auction-theory-watch-for-a-sneak-attack-from-the-mississippi-valley/#comment-1960048 I don't really understand this. What is a spectrum? and how will it be used and monetized by these bidders? Someone help a dumb ass. I don’t really understand this. What is a spectrum? and how will it be used and monetized by these bidders? Someone help a dumb ass.

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