700 MHz: D block under scrutiny by House panel

eWeek.com is reporting that "U.S. Rep. Ed Markey's Telecommunications and Internet subcommittee is prepared to move quickly if the public safety portion of the Federal Communications Commission's 700MHz auction fails to meet its milestones."

As I reported previously the D block auction has stalled, and its fate seems to be reauction, so it looks like Markey will have his chance to effect his influence.

From eWeek, again:

"If the auction ends and the D Block has not met its reserve price, the subcommittee will actively review the parameters of that auction, including an assessment of its various conditions, the reserve price and the structure of the public safety trust," Markey said. "I am eager to see the extent to which the auction actually results in the introduction of new competitors into the marketplace in different regions around the country as well as the advent of new wireless services, devices and applications."