Pleading Cycle Established on T-Mobile Spectrum Deals
The FCC established a comment cycle on several proposed buys of 700 MHz spectrum by T-Mobile, which has been working to fill out its low-band footprint. In the transactions, T-Mobile would get 12 MHz of lower 700 MHz A-block spectrum…
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from C Spire in all or parts of 34 cellular market areas. T-Mobile also would acquire 12 MHz of A-block spectrum from Cavalier in all or parts of 103 CMAs and 12 MHz of A-block spectrum from Continuum in all or parts of 55 CMAs. “The Applicants contend that these spectrum-only assignments and transfers of control would allow T-Mobile to expand its Lower 700 MHz footprint, and thus offer improved services to its customers,” the FCC said in a public notice. “The Applicants further claim that through T-Mobile’s increased spectrum holdings, T-Mobile would be able to add capacity and improve data throughput speeds within existing coverage areas, and thereby benefit consumers.” Petitions to deny are due May 18, oppositions May 25 and replies June 2.