Cubit wrote:
> Spectrum is infrastructure. It should not be taxed.
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> That having been said, I don't have a scheme for fair allocation.
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Why not a lottery?

Lets say we put a system in place where only responsible bidders can
apply. This would be very similar to what is used for large construction
projects where the concept of responsible bidders is used. In order to
bid on a large project a contractor must show they have experience and
resources.

The same could be done here. Prospective operators would need to meet
qualifications to enter a lottery run by a disinterested third party.

The winner would not be required to "buy" the spectrum which is really
just a disguised pre-paid tax on its future users but only a nominal
application fee to cover the cost of the lottery.