In addition to the incentive auction order, the FCC approved a rulemaking proposal to begin a comprehensive review of its spectrum policies and the current allocations with an eye toward ensuring that markets are sufficiently competitive.

Also at Friday's meeting, the commissioners voted unanimously to initiate a proceeding to streamline and simplify the licensing and operating rules for satellite services. By eliminating outdated or duplicative provisions in the satellite regulatory landscape, FCC staffers said they propose to streamline more than 100 rule sections or subsections.

in CIO's Mobile/Wireless Drilldown.