In the US, the FCC has kicked off the process of preparing for this year’s 5G spectrum auction. The regulator will seek public comments on procedures for two separate auctions, one to start on November 14 in the 28 GHz band, followed by the 24 GHz band sale, which will commence immediately after the first one is concluded. FCC chair Ajit Pai said in a statement: “It may not be flashy, but this is a vital step toward promoting US innovation in 5G wireless services, the Internet of Things, and many technological firsts in these previously underused, high band frequencies.” Together, the auctions will offer 1.55 GHz of spectrum across about 6,000 geographic licence regions. Two 425 MHz blocks in…