Verizon Wireless fired back at Free Press over various arguments...
Verizon Wireless fired back at Free Press over various arguments the group has made in opposition to the carrier’s buy of AWS licenses from SpectrumCo and Cox. “In its most recent ex partes, Free Press has switched gears and now…
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claims that Verizon Wireless does not need additional spectrum in the first place, referencing internal documents it either misconstrues or mischaracterizes,” Verizon said (http://xrl.us/bncgaj). “Verizon Wireless previously demonstrated that this claim is incorrect, and it corrects the record yet again here. While long on hyperbole, Free Press’ claims are belied by the extensive record of evidence demonstrating Verizon Wireless’ spectrum needs throughout the country.” Verizon has demonstrated at length its customers need access to more spectrum, the filing said. “Free Press attempts to distract attention from the voluminous objective, technical evidence demonstrating Verizon Wireless’ need for spectrum,” Verizon said. “And for good reason. That evidence overwhelmingly demonstrates that the proposed license assignments are in the public interest.” Verizon “can continue to attack its detractors, but it takes more than rhetoric and hyperbole to show this transaction will benefit the public,” Free Press said in response. “Verizon is wildly overstating its need for this spectrum and if this transaction is approved as proposed, the bulk of the spectrum will go unused for many years. That is an outcome that we are confident the FCC will act to prevent."