Tag Archives: Spectrum

T-Mobile, Verizon Finally Agree on One Thing

The rivalry among US carriers has always been pretty strong. It’s very rare for instances when these rival companies work together for the same goal. Recently, however, T-Mobile and Verizon seem to be on the same boat as they are hoping the US government will not award additional spectrum to AT&T. And with that, the two are now working together to stop this.  Back in 2017, AT&T decided to build a dedicated network for first responders to … [read full article]

T-Mobile Hoping to Swap Spectrum With SoniqWave

T-Mobile is on a roll with improving its spectrum. After acquiring Sprint’s 2.5 GHz spectrum and rolling out the FCC’s Auction 108 mid-band spectrum, it still wants to gain more spectrum. As reported by Fierce Network, the Un-carrier has proposed a spectrum swap with a startup company called SoniqWave Network. The startup says that it has “accumulated a portfolio of prime 2.5 GHz mid-band spectrum (Band 41) in over … [read full article]

Here’s How to Check if Your Area is Getting T-Mobile’s 5G Boost

Yesterday, T-Mobile announced that it is working on activating its 2.5GHz mid-band spectrum that it won from the FCC’s Auction 108 in 2022. But until recently, T-Mobile could not use the spectrum. After a long wait and President Biden’s 5G SALE Act, Congress was able to allow the FCC to issue the license.  With this announcement, T-Mobile says that its 60 million subscribers will … [read full article]

T-Mobile Might Need to Auction Off Dish’s Low-Band Spectrum

Previously, Dish disclosed its financial status and worries about being able to “continue as a going concern” in an SEC filing. With its large debt due this year, the cable company has “substantial doubt” on its future. Because of this, Dish will no longer be able to purchase the 13.5MHz low-band 800MHz spectrum given to it by T-Mobile. The deal was supposed to cost $3.59 billion.  The two companies had an agreement in October to extend this … [read full article]

T-Mobile Activates Auction 108 Spectrum, Expect 5G Boost in Coming Days

T-Mobile has great news for its customers and investors. After years of waiting, the Un-carrier has finally activated the 2.5GHz spectrum that it won in auction 108 in 2022.  Now that the spectrum has been activated, it is able to expand its Ultra Capacity 5G coverage to various communities. It also helps increase Ultra Capacity 5G bandwidth in several places in the country, even in rural areas. What this means is that you should expect to see … [read full article]

T-Mobile Makes an Offer to Expedite 2.5 GHz Spectrum Turnover

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Back in 2022, T-Mobile won an additional 2.5 GHz spectrum in an auction held by the FCC. The Un-carrier already spent around $304 million in this spectrum, yet never received the licenses since the auction authority of the FCC expired. Ever since then, T-Mobile has been trying its best to get the licenses granted to them.  The last report on the issue was in December when President Joe Biden already signed the 5G SALE Act. Through this, … [read full article]

T-Mobile Will Be Leasing Comcast’s Airwaves

Recently, Comcast revealed that it will be selling spectrum to T-Mobile. The information was announced on Comcast’s blog, which details that the deal will be worth up to $3.3 billion.  As shared by Comcast, it will be selling its 600MHz band spectrum since it is “unlikely” to need it. Previously, the cable company planned to build its own 5G network for its Xfinity Mobile brand. The company’s initial plan was … [read full article]

T-Mobile Explains How Its Spectrum Will Help US Consumers

It’s been a year since the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) completed Auction 108. But despite this, T-Mobile still has not received its 2.5GHz licenses.  In the auction, the Un-carrier spent $304 million on over 7,000 2.5GHz spectrum licenses in the hopes of improving its Ultra Capacity 5G network deployment. And with this, T-Mobile’s President of Technology, Ulf Edwaldsson, has called out the agency in a blog post. … [read full article]

T-Mobile wins new spectrum that allows expansion in select rural areas

Earlier today, T-Mobile unveiled the good news– it won the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)’s recent 2.5GHz spectrum auction that awards them over 7,000 county-based licenses. With this, they are now able to reach 81 million people who live in rural areas. T-Mobile spent $304 million in the auction.  The new spectrum allows T-Mobile to expand its Ultra Capacity 5G coverage to these communities. And in addition to these communities, the places that T-Mo’s Ultra Capacity 5G already … [read full article]