FCC Examining America Samoa Spectrum Deal
The FCC established a pleading cycle Wednesday on the proposed sale of a lower 700 MHz B-clock and lower 700 MHz E-block license from Club 42 to Bluesky. “Applicants maintain that the proposed transaction would provide Bluesky with additional spectrum…
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that would enable it to expand coverage and deploy LTE services in Cellular Market Area 733 (American Samoa),” the FCC said. The deal is getting enhanced scrutiny because it would give Bluesky more than one-third of the currently suitable and available below-1-GHz spectrum in two of the five counties covered, the FCC said. Petitions to deny are due at the FCC Oct. 12, oppositions Oct. 19 and replies Oct. 26, said a public notice.