Industry Canada retained CRA to design spectrum auctions and to provide auction software to conduct the spectrum auctions. CRA provided a simultaneous multiple round (SMR) auction design as well as a version of CRA’s Auction Management System (AMS) and Bid Tracking Software (BTS). Industry Canada relied on CRA’s design and system for its first spectrum auctions.
Estimating private costs in a descending clock auction: The FCC’s rural digital opportunity fund
Millions in rural and low-income areas lack high-speed Internet due to providers avoiding these regions, expecting low revenue. This absence can hinder...