After spending at the U.S. auction for C-band spectrum smashed expectations, attention has turned to whether the high price tag could hamper the pace of 5G rollouts as carriers’ capital is constrained. Speaking during earnings results Monday, management at tower...

Count the president of the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) among those concerned about the $80.1 billion committed by bidders in the C-band auction. With that kind of capital outlay, how much money will be left for the actual 5G deployment using...