Wireless DBS, the deep-pocketed partnership between DirecTV and Echostar, has effectively dropped out of the bidding in the advanced wireless services (AWS) sprectum auction in America this week, as the bidding has progressed more quickly than many had expected. The total price in the last round yesterday topped more than $8 billion. The DBS partnership has used all its waivers and stopped bidding. Verizon Wireless, Cingular and T-Mobile have emerged as the dominant bidders. SpectrumCo, the joint cable venture with Sprint Nextel, also appears to be in retreat and isn’t pursuing the major regional licenses.