FCC Looking at AT&T's Proposed Buy of 700 MHz Licenses in Michigan
The FCC Wireless Bureau released a pleading schedule on AT&T’s proposed buy of six lower 700 MHz C-block licenses and two lower 700 MHz B-block licenses, all in Michigan, from Agri-Valley Communications. Under the transaction, AT&T would get 12-24 MHz…
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of spectrum spanning 37 counties and seven cellular market areas, the bureau said Wednesday. Petitions to deny are due Sept. 11, oppositions Sept. 21 and replies Sept. 28. “The Applicants maintain that the proposed transaction would provide AT&T with additional spectrum that would enable it to increase its system capacity to enhance existing services, better accommodate its overall growth, and facilitate the provision of additional products and services in the geographic areas authorized under the eight licenses,” the bureau said. It sent letters to both asking a series of additional questions about the deal. Explain “any attempts made to enter into a sale of this spectrum or alternative arrangements with parties other than AT&T,” said the letter to Agri-Valley.