Univision Joins Spectrum Clearing Alliance.
March 24, 2002
Lowell W. Paxson, Chairman of Paxson Communications Corp. announced that Univision has joined the Spectrum Clearing Alliance, which was formed to promote and facilitate the clearing of the upper portion of the 700 MHz spectrum band scheduled to be auctioned off on June 19, 2002. Univision has 14 stations in 59-69, which represents 16.5% of the spectrum occupied by broadcasters licensed to operate in this band.
Paxson commented, “The addition of Univision has really strengthened the Alliance. They are the powerhouse Hispanic broadcaster and they carry significant weight in the industry.”
About the Spectrum Clearing Alliance
The Spectrum Clearing Alliance was formed to promote and facilitate the clearing of the upper portion of the 700 MHz spectrum band scheduled to be auctioned off on June 19, 2002. The Alliance’s goal is to clear the spectrum in a manner that will be most beneficial for an orderly FCC auction of this spectrum and will advance the public’s access to next generation telecommunications services, for public safety operators and to the television broadcasters involved. Broadcasters engaged in this effort are licensed to operate in analog or digital on channels 59-69. For more information contact, Seth Grossman at 561/659-4122.
