FCC approves AT&T's purchase of spectrum from Qualcomm
0. phoneArena posted on 22 Dec 2011, 21:07
Perhaps they felt guilty because of what happened with the proposed T-Mobile purchase, or perhaps it is considered a consolidation prize, but for whatever reason the FCC approved AT&T's purchase of 4G spectrum from Qualcomm on Thursday...
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1. e.wvu posted on 22 Dec 2011, 21:56 3 0
While I am glad that AT&T decided to cancel the T-Mobile purchase, it's good that they are able to get some of the spectrum that they needed without causing a chaos that would've happen if the deal went through. The rivals just need to just deal with the result of this case even if it doesn't make them happy, at least they will be allowed a roaming agreement with AT&T, as they are required to do so. Now that this is over, the rivals/competitors just need to move on and focus on more important issues than other networks and focus on their own company needs.
2. tedkord posted on 22 Dec 2011, 22:19 2 1
I sure hope ATT are happy with their consolidation prize.
Seriously, PA...how much could a proofreader cost?
3. dman5400 posted on 22 Dec 2011, 23:56 2 0
I was gonna say something, but didn't know how to without sounding like a d%¢k lol
4. theoak posted on 23 Dec 2011, 08:51 1 0
Consolation prize? They have to pay a 6 billion break up fee ... and now 2 billion for this deal. As noted also ... AT&T must allow other carriers to roam ... so this is not exclusive bandwidth either.
5. e.wvu posted on 23 Dec 2011, 13:04 1 0
It was actually a $4 billion break-up fee. But spending $6 billion is better than spending $39 billion for the network's needs in spectrum.
6. Forsaken77 posted on 23 Dec 2011, 16:23 1 0
You're wrong... it is exclusive bandwidth. AT&T will allow other carriers to roam for a fee. Did you ever make roaming phone calls and see how damn expensive it is? Most people won't do it unless it's an emergency. All carriers have this agreement. It's standard practice. Most carriers roam on Verizon though because they cover the most area.
