The C-band helps put the "C" in C-SPAN.

The cable-backed public affairs network made that point in comments on the FCC's proposal to share that band.

The FCC in July voted unanimously to find ways to open up the C-band spectrum (3.7-4.2 Ghz) for terrestrial wireless use, either all of the 500 Mhz or some portion of it, and through either an incentive or capacity auctions, a market mechanism where incumbents voluntarily strike deals to reduce their footprint, or some other means. The vote was on a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), with a final order vote pending the fCC's consideration of the sort of comments C-SPAN and others are filing. Related: NAB Says C-Band Sharing Isn't a GivenThe C-band is currently used for satellite delivery of cable and broadcast network programming to TV and radio stations and cable head-ends.