Human ownership of the electromagnetic spectrum (for broadcasting)

By the way, the contrast with the previous frequency allocation, here's the human allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum (in the U.S.), which has been auctioned off.

Note that the frequencies around 700 MHz (specifically UHF TV channels 52 to 69) were recently auctioned off. The transition to digital TV means these frequencies are likely to be converted to use for wireless devices.

Here're a handy "citizen's guide" to ownership of the electromagnetic spectrum (in the U.S.)
http://www.newamerica.net/files/spectrum_front.pdf
http://www.newamerica.net/files/spectrum_back.pdf