FCC Considering Worldcall Sale of Spectrum Licenses to AT&T
The FCC established a pleading cycle on Worldcall’s proposed sale to AT&T of two lower 700 MHz B-block licenses in Puerto Rico. “The Applicants maintain that the proposed transaction would provide AT&T with additional spectrum that would enable it to…
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increase its system capacity to enhance existing services, better accommodate its overall growth, and facilitate the provision of additional products and services in two Cellular Market Areas,” the FCC said Thursday. The FCC also sent letters to both companies asking about the deal. Petitions to deny are due Jan. 5, oppositions Jan. 15 and replies Jan. 23. The letter to Worldcall poses a single question: “Explain in detail the decision made by Worldcall to assign the Lower 700 MHz B Block spectrum that is the subject of this application to AT&T, including any attempts made to enter into a sale of this spectrum or alternative arrangements with parties other than AT&T.”