AT&T, U.S. Cellular Seeking More 700 MHz Spectrum
The FCC Wireless Bureau is seeking input on two more proposed spectrum buys by AT&T. The first transaction is a deal with Peoples Wireless to buy two 700 MHz C-block licenses covering 17 counties in Texas. In the second deal,…
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AT&T proposes to buy from Blanca Telephone a single 700 MHz C-block license covering four counties in Colorado. The licenses both cover cellular market areas, the smallest that were offered in the 700 MHz auction. The bureau said in each case AT&T promises to use the spectrum for 10 x 10 MHz LTE. The Wireless Bureau Friday sought information from the companies involved. In the Blanca deal the bureau asked AT&T for details on its plans “to provide high-quality, high-speed wireless broadband services prior to the Proposed Transaction, including a detailed description of the Company’s current and planned deployment of LTE, which identifies the spectrum bands and the total amount of spectrum used for LTE deployment.” The bureau asked Blanca to explain in detail its decision to sell the license to AT&T, “including any attempts made to enter into a sale of this spectrum or alternative arrangements with parties other than AT&T.” Petitions to deny are due Nov. 27 for each transaction, oppositions Dec. 4 and replies Dec. 11. On Monday, the Wireless Bureau sought comment on U.S. Cellular’s proposed buy of two 700 MHz C-block licenses in Illinois from Adams Telcom. Petitions to deny are due Nov. 30, oppositions Dec. 10 and replies Dec. 17.