Wireless Auction Cools as Bidder Exits

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WASHINGTON The ardor that media companies initially showed for the wireless frequencies up for auction by the Federal Communications Commission has cooled as one of the biggest early bidders for the airwaves apparently has dropped out.

The consortium that included News Corp., DirecTV and EchoStar has ended its participation in the auction, according to commission data.

FCC rules prohibit participants from discussing the process, according to company representative Darris Gringeri, who added that EchoStar still hopes to develop a means of delivering broadband service.

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