FCC C-block bidding edged up to $14.2 billion Tues. after 39 roun...

FCC C-block bidding edged up to $14.2 billion Tues. after 39 rounds, with Verizon Wireless solidifying its lead to $6.5 billion. While overall pace of bidding has slowed since auction resumed Jan. 4, Verizon Wireless bids picked up, rising from $5.1 billion in net high bids Mon. AT&T Wireless-backed designated entity Alaska Native Wireless came in 2nd with $2.5 billion, followed by Cingular Wireless-backed Salmon PCS with $1.9 billion. For first time on Tues., 2 N.Y.C. licenses edged up past $1 billion. Previously, Verizon had been bidding $1.17 billion for one license in that market, but it edged up bid for 2nd to $1.27 billion. Alaska Native Wireless is bidding $930.7 million for 3rd license there.