T-Mobile: FCC auction restrictions necessary to promote healthy competition
We’ve heard from Verizon, AT&T and even a [read full article]
AT&T: “No Basis” for T-Mobile or Sprint to be given special treatment at auction
With 9 days to go until the FCC makes a final decision on plans to restrict spectrum auctions, AT&T has once again voiced its opinion that it’s not right to give preferential treatment to the smaller carriers. If they go through, the changes would reserve a percentage of available low-band airwaves for carriers who currently don’t own large amounts. … [read full article]
Unsurprisingly, Verizon’s unhappy with FCC’s plans to make spectrum auctions more competitive
Sprint and T-Mobile are doing the best they can to push the FCC in to making a decision on airwave auctions that would see the system changed to be more favorable to the smaller guys. Both carriers have increased lobbying budgets and contacted regulators over 24 times this year. Putting as much time and money in as possible because the upcoming … [read full article]
AWS-3 spectrum auction rules will suit small and large carriers, Tmo approves of “pro-competitive decision”
Later on the this year, we’re about to see the largest auction of airwaves seen in the States since 2008. Fierce Wireless reports that the FCC is moving ahead with planned rules to make them as fair as possible, making airwaves “available in in a mix of spectrum block and geographic license area sizes to meet the needs of large … [read full article]
Xperia T2 Ultra for T-Mobile gets FCC clearance
Back in January, Sony announced its affordable phablet range: The Xperia T2 Ultra and Ultra dual. Both feature 6-inch “Triluminous” displays with 710p resolution and the Mobile Bravia Engine 2. On the front side is a 1MP camera, with a 13MP snapper on the rear as well as a 1.4GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM. But none of that’s important, after a couple of weeks … [read full article]
FCC needs to level the spectrum acquisition playing field according to Tmo VP, Kathleen Ham
With every spectrum auction comes the opportunity for T-Mobile to improve and expand its network coverage. And if there’s one thing it needs to focus on in 2014, it’s coverage. Although its LTE rollout in 2013 was lightning fast, it still lacks the same quality high speed network in smaller cities and rural areas. But, coming by enough … [read full article]
T-Mobile compatible HTC One (M8) registered with FCC
In three weeks, HTC is set to announce its next flagship device. By now, we all know that. And thanks to that leaked video, we all know what to expect. The long-rumored device will feature many of the design influences and hardware from the original HTC One, but with a slightly different shape. But what you guys really wanted to know is: Is it coming … [read full article]
SoftBank close to securing $45 billion, will decide on T-Mobile bid soon [rumors]
According to a report on DealReporter, SoftBank is close to securing $45 billion in financing from a number of large banks. According to the site’s sources, those banks include JP Morgan, CitiGroup and Bank of America. Reports from the past couple of months have [read full article]
FCC chairman skeptical over Sprint/T-Mobile merger
Last week it was revealed that the Department of Justice was highly skeptical of a deal between SoftBank and Deutsche Telekom that would see a merger of Tmo and Sprint. This week, the FCC’s chairman has added his voice to the argument, and is in agreement with the … [read full article]
Verizon and T-Mobile officially ask FCC’s permission to swap spectrum
In the past couple of hours, it’s been revealed that Verizon and T-Mobile US have filed paperwork with the FCC to ask its permission to swap high-frequency spectrum. This goes along with earlier reports stating that the two were looking to do … [read full article]