FCC Sets Pleading Cycle on Proposed AT&T Spectrum Lease in Alaska
The FCC established a pleading cycle on AT&T’s proposed lease of a single 700 MHz C-block license in Alaska from co-op Arctic Slope Telephone. AT&T already is using the spectrum under a short-term spectrum manager leasing arrangement, a public notice…
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said. “Applicants maintain that the proposed leasing arrangement would continue to provide AT&T with additional spectrum that enables it to have increased system capacity to enhance existing services, better accommodate its overall growth, and facilitate the provision of additional products and services in parts of" a single cellular market area, the PN said. “Applicants assert that, as a result of this proposed lease, AT&T would hold 24 megahertz of contiguous, paired Lower 700 MHz spectrum in this CMA, allowing for a 10×10 megahertz LTE deployment.” Petitions to deny are due Dec. 7, oppositions Dec. 14, replies Dec. 21 in docket 16-370. The FCC also sent AT&T a letter asking a series of follow-up questions on the deal.