Google Seeks Answers From FCC Before Dec. 3 Deadline For 700 MHz Spectrum Auction

Google (NSDQ: GOOG) continues to send mixed signals as the Dec. 3 deadline approaches for participation in January’s 700 MHz spectrum auction. The company went to the FCC last week for assurances in a couple of areas:

– that “licensees enjoy sufficient flexibility to put together pro-consumer business models that still comport in all material ways with the license conditions.” Google wants a ruling about a difference in language between the 700 MHz order and the “traditional statutory formulation.” The auction order for open platform bids says: “we emphasize that C Block licensees may not impose any additional discriminatory charges (one-time or recurring) or conditions on customers who seek to use devices or applications outside of those provided by the licensee.” Google says the statutory language prohibits