Wireless Industry`s First Private Spectrum Auction to Be Hosted by Spectrum Bridge

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Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:12am EDT

First-Of-Its-Kind Auction to Revolutionize the Way FCC-Licensed Spectrum Is Sold
On the Secondary Market
LAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)--
(IWCE 2009)-- Spectrum Bridge announced today it will be hosting the first
online spectrum auction conducted by a private enterprise - an industry first.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) frequently utilizes auctions to sell
spectrum to commercial entities. However, auctions have not been used to sell
spectrum rights on the secondary or "aftermarket" for spectrum. By enhancing the
capabilities of SpecEx, the online marketplace for spectrum, Spectrum Bridge is
now able to offer an online auction format for spectrum holders to market and
sell their excess spectrum licenses. 

Two highly desirable sets of licenses will be auctioned. First are ultra high
frequency (UHF) Part 22 spectrum licenses, covering Clark County, NV, which
includes metro Las Vegas. The second set consists of very high frequency (VHF)
spectrum licenses covering the state of Florida. 

"I have multiple wireless networks operating across the United States and
continue to focus my resources on growing these operational markets, but we just
can`t be everywhere. I feel that selling the spectrum assets in Las Vegas and
Florida will raise enough capital to expand our current business plans in our
core markets," said Scott MacIntyre, president of several wireless operating
companies. "We`ve had a great working relationship with the Spectrum Bridge team
for over a year so we are excited that they offered us the opportunity to
monetize this spectrum using an online auction. One of the big advantages of an
auction is that it creates an open and level playing field for all interested
buyers." 

The spectrum is highly desirable due to its geographic coverage and the wide
availability of compatible analog and digital radio equipment from leading
vendors including Motorola, Kenwood, Midland and others. In fact, some of the
spectrum to be auctioned is being used by Motorola to showcase their MOTOTRBO
radio system at the IWCE 2009 Expo. 

The licenses can be used for specialized mobile radio (SMR) services, as well as
government and private voice/data radio systems. Utilities, oil and gas
producers, casinos, transportation, public safety and emergency response
agencies, as well as other enterprises and agencies that must reliably
communicate with large fleets of two-way radios, can benefit from this spectrum.


"Scott has been a pioneer in wireless services and operations since 1988," said
Richard Licursi, CEO of Spectrum Bridge. "He understands the power of technology
and the Internet`s ability to simplify, cost-reduce and speed up spectrum deals.
Our new auction capabilities bring the entire secondary spectrum market to a
whole new level, and we are pleased to have Scott commit his support and
spectrum to this effort." 

Attendees at IWCE can pick up info-sheets on the UHF and VHF spectrum scheduled
to be auctioned at the Spectrum Bridge Booth #1467. The auction will be held
approximately 90 days from the date of this release. The specific date and
auction details will be issued no later than 30 days in advance of the auction. 

Additional information for this auction, and other spectrum listings, can be
found on SpecEx.com. Spectrum holders or seekers who want to learn more about
leveraging the SpecEx marketplace to auction, buy, sell or lease spectrum assets
can contact Mickey DeChellis at (407) 792-1570 x513. 

About Spectrum Bridge Inc.

Spectrum Bridge Inc. (SBI) has created SpecEx, the world's first online
marketplace for spectrum. The company's solution allows the entire wireless
ecosystem of spectrum holders, equipment providers and system integrators to
benefit from serving the growing demand for reliable business and
mission-critical connectivity from wireless communications system users. SpecEx
provides easy online access to over $500 million of available spectrum value. It
also simplifies the process of creating online spectrum offerings and makes it
easy for buyers to find and acquire the spectrum they need via a dynamically
searchable database. Spectrum Bridge is also the creator of
ShowMyWhiteSpace.com, a site dedicated to making TV white space easy for
everyone to find and understand. The company is privately held and headquartered
in Lake Mary, Florida. For more information, contact (866) 598-7426, or visit
www.spectrumbridge.com. 





Fusion PR
Bennie Sham, 212-651-4219
bennie.sham@fusionpr.com

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