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FCC Asks About Objections to C Spire Buy of 700 MHz Licenses in Mississippi

The FCC established a pleading cycle on C Spire’s proposed buy of three lower 700 MHz C-block licenses from Waller Wireless, covering parts of Mississippi. The licenses cover three cellular market areas and would give C Spire 39-84 MHz of…

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spectrum in total in the markets, as well as 24-49 megahertz of below-1-GHz spectrum, the FCC said Monday. “The Applicants assert that the proposed transaction would allow C Spire to augment its spectrum holdings in the applicable markets, offer improved services, and become a stronger competitor,” the agency said. “The Applicants contend that the additional spectrum would permit C Spire to improve capacity and throughput speeds.” Petitions to deny are due July 22, oppositions Aug. 3 and replies Aug. 10.