| Events | Time frames* |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice of 2026 Auction of Residual Spectrum Licences | August 28, 2025 |
| Deadline for receipt of clarification questions | September 12, 2025 |
| Publication of responses to clarification questions | October 10, 2025 |
| Deadline for receipt of applications to participate in the auction and 100% pre-auction financial deposit | By 12:00 noon EST on December 2, 2025 |
| Publication of the list of applicants, beneficial ownership, affiliates and associated entities information | Within four business days following the application deadline |
| Publication of final list of qualified bidders and auction documentation sent to qualified bidders | December 18, 2025 |
| Sealed Bid deadline for allocation stage | By 12:00 noon EST on January 27, 2026 |
| Sealed bid deadline for assignment stage | By 12:00 noon EST on January 30, 2026 |
| Announcement and publication of provisional licence winners | February 6, 2026 |
| Initial payment (20% of total final payment) | By 12:00 noon EST on February 20, 2026 |
| Final payment (80% of total final payment) and issuance of licences | By 12:00 noon EDT on March 20, 2026 |
* Items and time frames may be updated from time to time.