Prior to the Selling of the Radio Spectrum, Frequency Rights

question 164

Multiple Choice

Prior to the selling of the radio spectrum, frequency rights were obtained through

• A)lobbying efforts.
• B)the granting of favors.
• C)All of these methods were used at one point or another.
• D)the influence of politicians.
• E)licensing processes.

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