The C-band spectrum debate remains in regulatory crosshairs, with some crucial dates in the auction timeline fast approaching. Video infrastructure stalwart Synamedia wasted no time convening an invite-only briefing to position itself as a migration shepherd for anxious broadcasters. The trigger is the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) considering repurposing additional upper C-band spectrum for mobile services. Officially, this is still being processed, but unofficially, the direction of travel for mid-band spectrum is too valuable to sit under TV distribution when it can be monetized for 5G. The US already cleared 280 MHz in the previous C-band auction cycle, which ultimately raised $81.2 billion for the Treasury. Europe has been no gentler, clearing around 400 MHz between 2018 and 2022. The…