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AT&T and T-Mobile apply for $1B spectrum transfer with FCC

By Michael Heller

Published: Jan 23, 2012, 8:27 PM

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AT&T and T-Mobile apply for $1B spectrum transfer with FCC

It was expected to happen, because it was part of the breakup agreement between AT&T and Deutsche Telekom in the event that the deal to acquire T-Mobile went sour, but AT&T and T-Mobile have now officially filed to transfer $1 billion worth of spectrum from AT&T to T-Mobile USA.

The application will transfer AWS spectrum from AT&T to T-Mobile, which would effectively extend the T-Mobile 3G coverage quite a bit. The paperwork has been submitted to the FCC and, not surprisingly, T-Mobile is hoping to see the FCC approve the application as soon as possible.

As any T-Mobile customer can attest, 3G coverage is quite spotty once you get too far from a metropolitan area, so with luck this deal will help cover those gaps. This transfer of spectrum will be accompanied by a $3 billion breakup fee that AT&T also agreed to pay Deutsche Telekom in the even the acquisition deal fell through.

source: WSJ via BGR

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Michael Heller is known for his clear and informative articles on mobile technology. He explores important topics such as the rollouts of 5G networks and the advancements in mobile payments, offering readers insights into the evolving tech landscape.