Cable One is looking to sell a swath of Advanced Wireless Spectrum (AWS) to AT&T as the wireless operator seeks more capacity to flesh out its growing 4G/LTE network.
Under the proposed deal, highlighted in an FCC notice posted on Feb. 6, Cable One would sell a block of 20 MHz of AWS-1 spectrum to AT&T covering 119 counties in 24 cellular market areas in various states. Financial terms were not disclosed, but once the deal is sealed, AT&T would hold 63 MHz to 153 MHz of spectrum in the CMAs involved in the transaction, including 20 MHz to 50 MHz of AWS-1 spectrum.
The cable op and AT&T assert that the deal would help AT&T boost system capacity for its existing services and facilitate growth and new products.
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The FCC, which is vetting the deal, said petitions to deny are due Feb. 20, oppositions are due March 3, and has set a replies deadline of March 10.
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