Tag Archives: Spectrum
The FCC approved the transfer of AWS spectrum licenses from AT&T to T-Mobile USA that was part of a $4 billion breakup fee that AT&T promised to T-Mobile, agreed to as part of the breakup of the proposed merger between the two companies. This transfer provides T-Mobile with a large package of valuable AWS mobile spectrum in 128 Cellular Market Areas (CMAs), including...
Verizon’s planned $3.6 billion purchase of Advance Wireless Service (AWS) airwaves from cable companies seems to see the protest [PDF] from one of its rival: T-Mobile. The wireless provider filed a brief with the FCC urging the regulatory board to scuttle the impending deal between Verizon and the cable companies. The T-Mobile officials expressed unturned interest asking...
Verizon Wireless has announced plans to conduct an open sale process for all of its unused 700 MHz A and B spectrum licenses in order to rationalize its spectrum holdings. The licenses cover dozens of major cities across the country, as well as a number of smaller and rural markets. Verizon Wireless obtained the 700 MHz A and B licenses, as well as nationwide 700 MHz...
