Eric DeSilva

Eric’s representative experience includes:

• Working on virtually all of the major spectrum allocations for mobile broadband and related services, including extensive technical involvement in spectrum co-existence, interservice compatibility, and incumbent relocation frameworks involving fixed, private, broadcast, satellite and unlicensed spectrum;
• Developing service rules for mobile services, including spectrum aggregation matters, analysis of auction systems for initial licensing, construction and service benchmarks, and other technical regulations;
• Preparing and prosecuting applications for auctions and secondary market transactions, including merger matters involving complex competitive issues;
• Extensive experience with data analytics related to FCC databases, including assisting multiple carriers with respect to the development, maintenance, and improvement of internal license tracking databases; and,
• Developing tactical advice, and implementation of strategies, for alternative spectrum use through waiver and rulemaking proceedings.

The Legal 500 United States

• Recommended, Telecoms & Broadcast: Transactional (2017-2021, 2023-2024)
• Leading Lawyer, Telecoms & Broadcast: Regulatory (2019-2024)
• Recommended, Telecoms & Broadcast: Regulatory (2017-2018)

Additional Awards

• BV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell's high to very high ranking by peers for general ethical standards and legal ability