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Spectrum Auction Solutions

Computech is a leading developer of automated systems for complex auctions and we have a solid reputation for providing our clients with quality technical support and innovative designs. Computech pioneered the application of automated spectrum auction systems in the mid-1990s for the Federal Communications Commission in the US and offers more than 17 years of spectrum management experience to its clients.

Exceptionally skilled in auction theory, algorithms, policy, spectrum regulation, business process, auction design, auction operations, auction software development, and wireless communication markets, Computech’s qualifications are considerable. The firm has provided a wide range of support to its clients, including:

Leading spectrum management projects
Deploying comprehensive systems that effectively streamline the process of assigning radio spectra
Maintaining accurate information regarding active broadcast facilities
Performing the necessary engineering to ensure interference-free broadcasting

Computech provides the professional services to help telecommunication regulators manage the full spectrum lifecycle – allocation, assignment, enforcement, assessment, and reallocation. Our strongest area of expertise is supporting the assignment process using online auctions.

Computech supports the complete range of the auction lifecycle:

Policy Consultation – Computech’s pre-auction consultation support helps clients structure policy and frameworks, including rule selection, band plans, and license structure.
Auction Design Expertise – The firm’s operational research and optimization modeling expertise ensures regulatory bodies select the appropriate auction design.
Auction Software Deployment – From system design through development, implementation, and hosting, Computech offers telecommunication authorities a full auction life cycle solution.
Live Auction Hosting and Support – The firm works as an extension of a regulator’s spectrum group to conduct live auctions. This includes supporting the auctioneer in application filings, customer mock auctions, and the live bidding event.
Analysis and Reporting – Computech post-auction analysis and reporting activities include the generation of winning bidder and payment reports along with final results.

Computech Auction Experience

Auction Case Studies

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) – Computech has supported the FCC’s spectrum auctions since 1994, generating nearly $100 billion in gross bids.
PTS – Computech’s auction platform successfully supported Sweden’s 800 MHs auction.
COFETEL – Computech provided Mexico with a solution that complied with international standards, operated fully in Spanish, and met the unique needs of Mexico’s telecommunications users.

Spectrum Auction Solutions