Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[FCC clears Sprint to run CDMA, 4G LTE on 800MHz iDEN airwaves]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/25/fcc-clears-sprint-to-run-cdma-and-4g-lte-on-800mhz/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/25/fcc-clears-sprint-to-run-cdma-and-4g-lte-on-800mhz/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/25/fcc-clears-sprint-to-run-cdma-and-4g-lte-on-800mhz/#comments FCC clears Sprint to run CDMA, 4G LTE on 800MHz iDEN airwaves

Sprint might not have its 4G LTE network up and running to power your EVO 4G LTE, but it's already getting more headroom. The FCC has just tweaked the rules around the ESMR (Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio) spectrum to let Sprint, and the considerably more regional SouthernLINC Wireless, run their CDMA voice calls and LTE data on the 800MHz band they're currently using for their soon-to-end iDEN networks. In practice, the extra frequency access should be a tremendous help to at least Sprint, which hasn't had the low-level, indoors-friendly airspace that AT&T and Verizon enjoy with their 700MHz networks. Just don't expect your EVO or the rest of the initial Sprint LTE devices to take advantage any time soon, as you'll need to both get an 800MHz-ready phone as well as endure the long, long wait until Sprint switches on the extra LTE band in 2014.

FCC clears Sprint to run CDMA, 4G LTE on 800MHz iDEN airwaves originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 May 2012 20:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dish Network might not start up its LTE-based 4G network until as late as 2016, but that hasn't stopped MetroPCS and T-Mobile from jointly telling the FCC that the would-be carrier needs to make some concessions for small carriers to rest easy. Both of the complaints have a common proposal that would see Dish give up 20MHz of its 40MHz space in the 2GHz range to prevent the satellite giant from using its abundant airwaves as part of a cash grab: MetroPCS and T-Mobile are worried Dish will just try for a "windfall" and sell the spectrum it doesn't need to AT&T or Verizon. While it's not asking for a sell-off, the Rural Cellular Association is still jittery about concentrations of power and wants the FCC to make Dish hit certain build-out targets, offer roaming at wholesale rates and require FCC approval for any roaming deal that would go to Big Blue or Big Red. The big carriers' advocacy group, the CTIA, is unsurprisingly against build-out demands as "unduly burdensome." FCC officials have been silent by comparison, although the agency has encouraged spreading spectrum around and proposed its own expansion requirements. You'll likely see smartphones with 2GHz frequencies at some point in the future -- it's just a matter of whether Dish or someone else slaps its logo on top.

MetroPCS and T-Mobile want Dish to give up half of its wireless spectrum, worry about AT&T and Verizon swooping in originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 May 2012 01:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dish has been tranquil about facing a longer FCC review period for its planned LTE-based 4G network, and now we might have an idea as to why. The satellite TV giant is telling the FCC that it only expects coverage to reach up to 60 million potential customers "within four years," or about 2016 -- six years after MetroPCS and Verizon first flicked their respective 4G switches. This is also assuming that the 3GPP cellular standards group clears the AWS-4 frequency band for LTE use. There's speculation that Dish is giving the extra time so that it can sell the spectrum later, but we'd take the safe road and assume Dish is serious. After all, AT&T wouldn't be trying to set tough conditions for Dish's LTE if it didn't think there was possibly significant competition on the way.

Dish warns the FCC its 4G LTE might come in earnest as late as 2016 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 May 2012 10:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's been hints of it coming as early as February, but we now have a smoking gun at the FCC: the Galaxy S III is coming to T-Mobile. A Samsung SGH-T999 has popped up at the agency sporting newly added 1,700MHz AWS support that's the telltale sign of a T-Mobile device, along with the T999 name itself (the T989 is the network's Galaxy S II). It also totes 850MHz and 1,900MHz WCDMA bands being used for HSPA+ data rather than just voice, a clue that the phone is ready for refarmed GSM spectrum. Just in case there was any remaining doubt, we've further spotted a related T999V entry at the Bluetooth SIG with a rather familiar-looking image as well as a Samsung-hosted T999 user agent profile on the web that matches what we know about the Android 4.0 hardware. We have yet to get a look at whether or not the T-Mobile version is any different on the outside, but with the FCC's help, there's not much left to know before the expected summer US launch.

Samsung Galaxy S III for T-Mobile hits FCC, brings future-proofed HSPA+ for good measure originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 20:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The FCC has been making a big push towards freeing up the airwaves for medical uses, and it just took one of its biggest steps on that front by proposing to clear space for wireless body area networks. Agency officials want to let devices operate in the 2.36GHz to 2.4GHz space so that patients can stay at home or at least move freely, instead of being fenced in at the hospital or tethered to a bed by wires. Devices would still need the FDA's green light, but they could both let patients go home sooner as well as open the door wider for preventative care. Voting on the proposal takes place May 24, which leaves our tech-minded hearts beating faster -- and if the proposal takes effect, we'll know just how much faster.

FCC wants to set aside wireless spectrum for medical body area devices, our hearts are literally aflutter originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 May 2012 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The effort to prevent Verizon Wireless from its purchase of AWS licenses from SpectrumCo and Cox just became a bit more intense, as several opponents to the deal have now banded together to form the Alliance for Broadband Competition. The coalition includes T-Mobile and Sprint, along with advocacy groups such as Public Knowledge, the American Antitrust Institute, the Rural Cellular Association and the Rural Telecommunications Group. Today, the newly formed alliance held a press conference in which it called on the FCC and Department of Justice to block the transfer, which it said would lead to an "excessive concentration of spectrum" held by Verizon Wireless. While it's not much of an olive branch, the group similarly suggested that it would support the deal if Verizon were to divest some of its spectrum holdings, establish roaming agreements and agree to a backhaul pricing structure. As you may recall, Verizon Wireless estimates that it'll exhaust its network capacity by 2014. Regardless of how this $3.9 billion proposal shakes out, it's rather clear that something's gotta give.

Alliance for Broadband Competition forms to sway opinion against Verizon's AWS acquisition originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 May 2012 21:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gogo grabs 1MHz spectrum from JetBlue subsidiary LiveTV, beefs up in-flight bandwidth originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 May 2012 18:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AT&T may have been hoping for the FCC to put the rejection stamp on its proposed transfer of key AWS spectrum to T-Mobile, but no such luck for the GSM giant this time. The fourth-largest carrier in the US, as a consolation prize for humoring AT&T's acquisition attempt, has been given the official go-ahead on accepting spectrum in a grand total of 128 Cellular Market Areas, including 12 of the top 20 markets in the country. This newly acquired property appears to be a key factor in T-Mo's LTE deployment strategy next year, as the company has recently announced plans to invest $4 billion in pushing out its next-gen network.

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FCC approves transfer of AWS spectrum from AT&T to T-Mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, wouldn't you know it, but T-Mobile -- the only nationwide AWS service provider in the US -- objects to Verizon's purchase of additional AWS spectrum. The company's CEO, Philipp Humm, recently took his concerns to the chief of the FCC's wireless bureau, Rick Kaplan, where he argued that Verizon's proposal to shed Blocks A and B of the 700MHz spectrum simply wouldn't be fair shake. According to Humm, Verizon is merely looking to offload its less desirable assets (as Blocks A and B are more prone to interference). While T-Mobile's leader presents a valid point in that Verizon has merely squatted on its current AWS licenses, we can't help but think that Humm would relish in the opportunity for T-Mobile to bid on these licenses. Further, if Verizon were effectively prevented from establishing a nationwide AWS network, it'd certainly reduce competition in the auction house, and therefore bring cheaper licenses to T-Mobile's doorstep. Given that everything in question here is not corporate property, but rather a public resource, what do you think is the best way forward?

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T-Mobile CEO argues to FCC against Verizon's AWS license acquisition originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Seems odd that Verizon would decide to sell off some of it's wireless spectrum considering it told the FCC that it doesn't have enough space for its future LTE needs. Yet Big Red's doing just that, pledging to pawn off its 700MHz A and B licenses should its purchase of AWS spectrum from a contingent of cable companies be approved by the FCC and DOJ. Why would Verizon do such a thing? It appears that the 700MHz upper C band (where VZW's LTE service currently resides) combined with the new AWS licenses will provide Big Red the bandwidth it needs. Plus, selling off some of its other spectrum will surely grease the wheels with the governmental powers that be, and perhaps even assuage Verizon's competition arrayed against its AWS acquisition. Of course, the A and B licenses being offered for sale don't blanket the nation, but they do cover quite a few large metropolitan markets. Check out the full list after the break.

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Verizon selling 700MHz spectrum, but only if government approves its AWS purchase originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>700 mhz700 mhz spectrum700Mhz700MhzSpectrumdojfccmobilepostcrosssalespectrumverizonvzwwirelesswireless spectrumWirelessSpectrumWed, 18 Apr 2012 13:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon's CEO has a plan for wireless pay-TV, if the government will allow it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/29/verizons-ceo-has-a-plan-for-wireless-pay-tv-if-the-government/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/29/verizons-ceo-has-a-plan-for-wireless-pay-tv-if-the-government/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/29/verizons-ceo-has-a-plan-for-wireless-pay-tv-if-the-government/#comments Verizon CEO Lowell C. McAdam doesn't quite have all of those SpectrumCo AWS licenses in his pocket just yet, but if he does get them he has a decidedly old school idea of what to flood the airwaves with: TV. The Wall Street Journal quotes him saying Verizon and its new cable friends could have "the beginnings of an integrated offering" out by the holidays, so pay-TV customers could watch video on their mobile devices. Even though many of the TV services are already streaming video to tablets, PCs and phones, currently most subscription services are limited to the space of the home's WiFi network, unlike the video on-demand seen above. According to McAdam the potential to negotiate rights for outside the home streaming and even busting open the bundles for à la carte programming exist -- provided the FCC and DOJ allow Verizon to complete the proposed $3.9 billion purchase. Of course, consumption based billing would still be on the table, so don't start planning your streaming schedule just yet. For now we'll wait and see if the pros of this arrangement outweigh the cons (and how its Redbox play is mixed up in this), or if the pie-in-the-sky NowTV-style elements of the plan are merely being floated to get the deal done.

Verizon's CEO has a plan for wireless pay-TV, if the government will allow it originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a la carteALaCarteawscable tvCableTvdojfccfiosfios tvFiosTvhdpostcrossltemobilepostcrosspay tvPayTvpurchaseregulatoryspectrumspectrumcostreamingtvverizonverizon fiosverizon wirelessVerizonFiosVerizonWirelessThu, 29 Mar 2012 23:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Department of Commerce and NTIA suggest spectrum sharing for government and commercial services]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/27/department-of-commerce-and-ntia-suggest-spectrum-sharing/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/27/department-of-commerce-and-ntia-suggest-spectrum-sharing/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/27/department-of-commerce-and-ntia-suggest-spectrum-sharing/#comments SpectrumIn 2010 President Obama stated, in no uncertain terms, that our country's competitive edge and technological leadership were conditional on our ability to open up broad swaths of spectrum for commercial and governmental use. Two years later, we've made progress, but our wireless providers are still struggling to keep up as our demand for cellular broadband skyrockets -- even spectrum hog Verizon claims to be gasping for air. The Commerce Department and US National Telecommunications and Information Administration are suggesting a new approach to opening up the airwaves to carriers that doesn't involve the wholesale abandonment of radiowave real estate by its current residents. The NTIA thinks there is room for both federal agencies and companies in the 95MHz between 1755 and 1850MHz. This would open up the prime spectrum to commercial use, but would also save the time and money normally needed to relocate existing government services which, in this case, includes military communications and missile guidance systems. In typical bureaucratic fashion, more study will be needed before a formal recommendation can be made to the FCC. But, there's plenty more detail to be had in the meantime -- just check out the PR after the break and the full report at the source link.

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Department of Commerce and NTIA suggest spectrum sharing for government and commercial services originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Barack ObamaBarackObamacommerce departmentCommerceDepartmentfccgovernmentmobilepostcrossNational Telecommunications and Information AdministrationNationalTelecommunicationsAndInformationAdministrationntiaregulationregulatory agenciesRegulatoryAgenciesspectrumTue, 27 Mar 2012 17:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of March 12th, 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/17/mobile-miscellany-week-of-march-12th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/17/mobile-miscellany-week-of-march-12th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/17/mobile-miscellany-week-of-march-12th-2012/#comments Mobile Miscellany: week of March 12th, 2012Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This past week, we've seen T-Mobile expand its network coverage and take an argument to the FCC regarding interoperability requirements of the 700MHz band. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the "best of the rest" for this week of March 12th, 2012.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of March 12th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile, Sprint and DirecTV file with FCC to halt Verizon's AWS acquisition originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon: give us more spectrum, we're gasping over here originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fccLTEmobile spectrummobilepostcrossMobileSpectrumregulatorspectrumspectrum limitsSpectrumLimitsverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwTue, 06 Mar 2012 08:35:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile wants FCC to block Verizon's spectrum deals with cable industry]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/t-mobile-wants-fcc-to-block-verizons-spectrum-deals-with-cable/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/t-mobile-wants-fcc-to-block-verizons-spectrum-deals-with-cable/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/t-mobile-wants-fcc-to-block-verizons-spectrum-deals-with-cable/#comments T-MobileCall it sour grapes, posturing... whatever you want. The fact remains that T-Mobile has stuck its nose in the middle of Verizon's quest to bulk up its wireless portfolio. Big Magenta filed a request with the FCC on Tuesday, asking the regulatory agency to step in and block the transfer of AWS spectrum licenses from Cox, Time Warner, Comcast and Bright House to Verizon. The deals, which will cost the carrier roughly $3.9 billion, are already drawing interest from the Justice Department, which is concerned it'll place too much control in the company's hands. T-Mobile, the smallest of the nationwide carriers, is equally worried about the concentration of spectrum in Verizon's big red paws. Presumably, though, that has more to do with its inability to purchase it -- especially in the aftermath of the collapsed AT&T merger. Metro PCS and some public advocacy groups also voiced their opposition, while Sprint took a more measured approach, saying only that the FCC should look closely at the agreements. See, handset makers aren't the only mobile companies that can whip up a good legal drama.

T-Mobile wants FCC to block Verizon's spectrum deals with cable industry originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a while since LightSquared had some good news to boast about, and it doesn't look like that situation's about to change anytime soon. The latest stumble for the company stems from its 2007 agreement with UK-based satellite operator and spectrum owner Inmarsat, which was due a $56.25 million payment from LightSquared that it has now defaulted on. For its part, LightSquared is laying some of the blame on Inmarsat, saying that it has "raised several matters that require resolution" before the first phase of the agreement comes to a close, and that "the terms of the agreement allow for additional time to resolve pending questions before phase one is complete and the final payment is due." This comes as the company faces a brick wall in the form of the FCC, which it has been struggling to get approval from and has recently been criticizing in increasingly blunt terms. Its full statement on the Inmarsat matter can be found after the break.

Continue reading LightSquared's troubles continue, company defaults on $56M payment to Inmarsat

LightSquared's troubles continue, company defaults on $56M payment to Inmarsat originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4GdefaultdisputefccinmarsatlightsquaredltemobilepostcrosspaymentspectrumwirelessMon, 20 Feb 2012 13:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of February 13th, 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/18/mobile-miscellany-week-of-february-13th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/18/mobile-miscellany-week-of-february-13th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/18/mobile-miscellany-week-of-february-13th-2012/#comments Mobile Miscellany: week of February 13th, 2012Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This week, we bring you announcements of LTE expansion from AT&T, US Cellular and Verizon, along with news of three Samsung smartphones that received WiFi certification -- each are thought to be high-end devices and bound for US carriers. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride. Let's explore the "best of the rest" for this week of February 13th, 2012.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of February 13th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g700mhzattblaze 4gBlaze4gcanadafccgalaxy s blaze 4gGalaxySBlaze4ghtchtc radarHtcRadarltelumia 610lumia 800Lumia610Lumia800mmmobile miscellanyMobileMiscellanymobilepostmininew jerseyNewJerseynokianokia lumia 610nokia lumia 800NokiaLumia610NokiaLumia800pennsylvaniaradarrcaRural Cellular AssociationRuralCellularAssociationsamsungSGH-I535SGH-T999spectrumSPH-L710sprintt-mobiletelustmobileus cellularUsCellularverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelesswifiwindwind mobileWindMobileSat, 18 Feb 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[LightSquared grasps at straws, slams FCC in a statement]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/lightsqured-grasps-at-straws-slams-fcc-in-a-statement/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/lightsqured-grasps-at-straws-slams-fcc-in-a-statement/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/lightsqured-grasps-at-straws-slams-fcc-in-a-statement/#comments To say it's been a bumpy road for LightSquared over recent months would be an understatement. However, developments this week could see the beleaguered company reach a critical fork in the road. On Tuesday, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration confirmed that LightSquared's planned network would indeed interfere with global positioning systems, and that there was no "practical way" to work around this. The FCC subsequently proposed to indefinitely suspend LightSquared's authority to migrate its satellite spectrum to land-based use. Unsurprisingly, this evoked a less than cheerful response from the troubled startup, which slammed the FCC in a statement, claiming it's "harmed not only LightSquared, but also the American public" and accusing the committee of "the height of bureaucratic irresponsibility." The following day, the Wall Street Journal reported that firm was now making a last-ditch effort to revive hope, by attempting to exchange its wireless licenses for ones similar to those operated by the Department of Defense. Reuters has since reported that contrary to rumors that the company was seeking restructuring advice, hedge fund manager Philip Falcone claims that filing for bankruptcy would be off the cards, defiantly stating "there are other ways around this." As to what these other ways include we're as yet to see, but we admire the optimism.

LightSquared grasps at straws, slams FCC in a statement originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disputefccgpsinterferencelightsquaredltentiaspectrumsprintwirelessThu, 16 Feb 2012 12:39:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T's hungry eyes turning toward Leap, Dish or MetroPCS?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/att-eyeing-dish-metropcs-leap/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/att-eyeing-dish-metropcs-leap/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/att-eyeing-dish-metropcs-leap/#comments AT&T's hungry eyes turning toward Leap, Dish or MetroPCS?
Publicly, at least, AT&T is bursting at the seams as it runs out of space to put all of its customers. The failed $39 billion purchase of T-Mobile was all about trying to match (or better) Verizon's reserves of wireless spectrum. Given the FCC's blocking of LightSquared and stymieing of future spectrum auctions for the time being, AT&T needs to make some more acquisitions -- the $1.9 billion purchase of Qualcomm's small slice of the airwaves isn't enough. If the Wall Street Journal is to be believed, there's a whiteboard in Whitacre Tower with Dish, Leap and MetroPCS written all over it. Reportedly, a purchase of Leap is the nearest to fruition, with "under the table" talks already underway. However, the Cricket Wireless operator would only provide a short-term solution to Ma Bell's very long-term woes. The other big target is Dish Network's reserved spectrum, kept back for its own planned broadband network, but if it fails to get Government approval, it might look to offload it. Third on the roster and marked as "highly unlikely" is a purchase of MetroPCS. The carrier was bitterly opposed to the T-Mo merger and pouted at the idea of purchasing some of Big Blue's divested assets, so if those two met around a table, they'd have a lot of awkward apologizing to do.

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AT&T's hungry eyes turning toward Leap, Dish or MetroPCS? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4G700MHz700MHz Spectrum700mhzSpectrum800MHzAcquisitionATTBusinessCricket WirelessCricketWirelessDish NetworkDishNetworkFCCFierce MobileFierceMobileJulius GenachowskiJuliusGenachowskiLeap WirelessLeapWirelessLTEMergerMetroPCSmobilepostcrossPurchaseRumorSpectrumT-MobileVerizonWall Street JournalWallStreetJournalWirelessWireless AuctionWireless SpectrumWirelessAuctionWirelessSpectrumWSJThu, 16 Feb 2012 06:44:00 EST<![CDATA[FCC seeks to streamline licensing requirements for 800MHz band]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/fcc-seeks-to-streamline-800mhz-band/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/fcc-seeks-to-streamline-800mhz-band/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/fcc-seeks-to-streamline-800mhz-band/#comments FCC seeks to streamline licensing requirements for 800MHz bandA new proposal set forth by the FCC would modify the Commission's licensing requirements of the 800MHz band by replacing its current site-based model with more contemporary geographic guidelines. Commissioners argue the change is needed, as site-based rules were originally established to consider the propagation of analog signals -- now obsolete by anyone's standards. The move would bring the licensing requirements of the 800MHz spectrum to parity with the 700MHz, AWS and PCS bands and reduce a boatload of paperwork along the way by eliminating current data collection requirements. The proposal would also create a new, two-stage auction process for the unlicensed areas, based on the new geographic approach. The FCC is now seeking public comment, and its PR can be found after the break.

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FCC seeks to streamline licensing requirements for 800MHz band originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>800mhzauctionauctionscellularfccmobilepostcrossproposalproposalsrulerulesspectrumwirelessWed, 15 Feb 2012 19:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint may have dug itself a $65 million hole with LightSquared partnership]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/sprint-may-have-dug-itself-a-65-million-hole-with-lightsquared/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/sprint-may-have-dug-itself-a-65-million-hole-with-lightsquared/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/sprint-may-have-dug-itself-a-65-million-hole-with-lightsquared/#commentsSprint and LightSquaredWell, if there's a silver lining for LightSquared in the debacle that has been its attempt to launch a nationwide LTE network, it's that it should be getting a $65 million check from Sprint if everything collapses. The former WiMAX champion and LTE convert may have to return the cash it received as part of a 15 year agreement if the FCC doesn't approve the 4G venture by a March deadline. There is still a chance for an appeal of the commission's decision to reject LightSquared's bid to build an LTE network. But, with the company's inability to solve its vexing GPS issues and increasingly desperate looking maneuvers, we wouldn't be surprised if the check was already in the mail.

Sprint may have dug itself a $65 million hole with LightSquared partnership originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fccgpsinterferencelightsquaredltespectrumsprintwirelessWed, 15 Feb 2012 17:32:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T and Verizon lobby for less FCC spectrum control, Sprint and other carriers respond]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/att-and-verizon-lobby-for-less-fcc-spectrum-control/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/att-and-verizon-lobby-for-less-fcc-spectrum-control/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/att-and-verizon-lobby-for-less-fcc-spectrum-control/#comments AT&T and Verizon lobby for less FCC spectrum control, Sprint and other carriers respondSince 1993, the FCC has held the ability to restrict bidders' participation in spectrum auctions based on their current spectrum holdings, needs and dominance in the marketplace. Given that wireless spectrum is a public resource, the current law tasks the FCC with the responsibility to ensure competition in the marketplace and prevent monopolies and duopolies from forming. A new proposal contained within the JOBS Act, H.R. 3630 -- a sweeping bill that primarily addresses the extension of unemployment benefits -- threatens to strip the FCC of this authority and return spectrum auctions to the freewheeling wild west era. The bill is so controversial that former FCC chairman, Reed Hundt, recently called this proposal "the single worst telecom bill" he'd ever seen, and, "a repudiation of the smartest auction theorists in the world." Today, the CEOs from many of the US's smaller telecoms -- which include Sprint, T-Mobile, Cricket, C Spire and Bluegrass Cellular (among others) -- officially lodged their objections to this proposed bill based on the notion that, left unrestricted, AT&T and Verizon Wireless could start bullying smaller carriers in the race to acquire more spectrum.

While the majority of the bill deals with making additional spectrum available, Section 4105 of Title V -- the controversial bit in question -- is ostensibly the work of lobbying efforts on behalf of AT&T and Verizon. Are the nation's top two carriers legitimately concerned that the FCC will limit their ability to participate in future auctions? Sprint contends that the current law has worked rather well for both top dogs, which together control approximately 73 percent of the spectrum under 1GHz. There's no doubt that spectrum is the bread and butter of the wireless industry, but as a public resource, it deserves to be allocated in a way that promotes competition and best serves the citizens. Regardless of your gut reaction, it seems that the topic deserves some legitimate debate. If the proposed bill hits the Congressional floor and is mired down amongst discussions of unemployment benefits and flood insurance reform, just how much of this important discussion will fall on deaf ears?

[Tower photo via Shutterstock]

AT&T and Verizon lobby for less FCC spectrum control, Sprint and other carriers respond originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3630attauctionc spirec-spirecongresscricketCSpirefccH.R. 3630H.r.3630JOBS ActJobsActlawlawsLeap WirelessLeapWirelessmobilepostcrossReed HundtReedHundtspectrumspectrum auctionSpectrumAuctionsprintt-mobiletmobileverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelesswirelessWed, 08 Feb 2012 20:26:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T seeks to impose conditions on Dish LTE network, FCC to settle wireless squabble]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/03/atandt-seeks-to-impose-conditions-on-dish-lte-network-fcc-to-sett/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/03/atandt-seeks-to-impose-conditions-on-dish-lte-network-fcc-to-sett/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/03/atandt-seeks-to-impose-conditions-on-dish-lte-network-fcc-to-sett/#commentsYou know the saying, second place is the first loser? Well, it looks like AT&T, which recently saw its attempt to absorb T-Mobile thwarted, is living up to that adage by petitioning the FCC to impose an "overly aggressive buildout" of Dish's planned mobile network. In a recent filing to the Commission, the satco countered this request for "LightSquared-like" requirements, defining its operation as a strictly retail endeavor, one that faces entirely different hurdles than that of its wholesale competitor. If granted, however, these conditions could see the fledgling network rushed to the marketplace before the completion of an LTE-Advanced standard and widespread availability of compatible devices -- both key elements of the MVPD's service strategy. The company also goes on to contest interference issues surrounding its 700MHz holdings, stating that it has no current plans to repurpose the spectrum for mobile broadband use, despite AT&T's claims to that effect. We'll keep you posted as this wireless battle plays out. In the meantime, hit up the source below to peruse the dense legalese.

AT&T seeks to impose conditions on Dish LTE network, FCC to settle wireless squabble originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile may be getting a new batch of spectrum as a result of its failed merger with AT&T, but it's obviously going to always be on the hunt for more, and it's now urging Congress to ensure that the playing field for future auctions is level for all bidders big and small. Specifically, it's asking members of Congress to reconsider some pending legislation that it says would "effectively preclude the FCC from considering existing spectrum holdings in determining the qualifications for participation in auctions." That, it suggests, would put smaller players like itself at a disadvantage to the big spectrum holders in future auctions (namely, AT&T and Verizon), and would represent a drastic break from the past twenty years -- during which it says the FCC has continued to fine-tune it's process to ensure "pro-competitive auction rules." T-Mobile's full case, laid out by VP of Federal Regulatory Affairs Kathleen Ham, can be found at the source link below.

T-Mobile urges Congress, FCC to keep spectrum auctions competitive originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>congressfccmobilepostcrossspectrumspectrum auctionspectrum auctionsSpectrumAuctionSpectrumAuctionst-mobileThu, 26 Jan 2012 17:35:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T's proposed spectrum transfer mapped out in T-Mobile magenta]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/att-tmobile-spectrum-transfer-map/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/att-tmobile-spectrum-transfer-map/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/att-tmobile-spectrum-transfer-map/#comments
Wondering what AT&T's proposed spectrum transfer would mean for T-Mobile? Check out the above graphic, from GigaOM. Created by a reader named Andrew Shepherd, this map displays which regional coverage T-Mobile will gain from the transfer, which was submitted to the FCC this week following the companies' failed merger. As you can see, AT&T is poised to sacrifice some of its AWS spectrum in some key markets, including Boston, Seattle and the Bay Area. According to Shepherd, however, the carrier only gave up enough AWS spectrum in areas where it had enough 700MHz capacity to fill the gap, without posing too great a risk to its LTE expansion. For a closer look, check out the source link below.

AT&T's proposed spectrum transfer mapped out in T-Mobile magenta originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10mhz20Mhz700mhzattawsbusinesscarriercoveragedealfccgraphicindustryLTElte-advancedmapmobilepostminimoneynetworkspectrumspectrum transferSpectrumTransfert-mobileUSUSAwirelessWed, 25 Jan 2012 08:33:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T and T-Mobile file request for FCC approval of spectrum transfer]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/23/att-t-mobile-spectrum-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/23/att-t-mobile-spectrum-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/23/att-t-mobile-spectrum-fcc/#comments It looks like AT&T is ready to uphold its end of the bargain. As promised, the GSM giant is poised to hand over spectrum to T-Mobile valued at $1 billion as a result of the proposed merger failing, and once again the FCC is the gatekeeper that holds the keys to the success of the transfer. According to the Wall Street Journal, the companies need permission from the Commission in order to make the handover work out according to plan, though we haven't seen a specific deadline set for the transition. We don't imagine the government will have quite the same concern with this particular transfer as it did with the entire merger itself, but we wonder if AT&T is secretly hoping -- for once -- that the FCC will say no.

AT&T and T-Mobile file request for FCC approval of spectrum transfer originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>approvalattfccmobilepostcrossregulatoryspectrumt-mobileMon, 23 Jan 2012 15:47:00 EST<![CDATA[FCC chairman implores Congress to speed up spectrum auctions, does it with a Galaxy Tab 8.9]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/fcc-genachowski-broadband-ipad-galaxy-tab/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/fcc-genachowski-broadband-ipad-galaxy-tab/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/fcc-genachowski-broadband-ipad-galaxy-tab/#comments FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski renewed his pleas for more broadband spectrum yesterday, and he chose a rather peculiar platform upon which to do it. In an address here at CES yesterday, Genachowski called upon Congress to hurry up and open auctions for spectrum, and to allow his commission to reserve some space for itself. "It would be a very serious mistake to pass incentive legislation and prohibit the FCC from using some spectrum for unlicensed (uses)," Genachowski explained, adding that these unlicensed appropriations would help spur innovation. "We may see innovations there that lead to more efficient use. To me, it's a no-brainer." It's an argument that he's been making for a while now, but as All Things D noticed, Wednesday's address was unique for an entirely different reason. For the first time yesterday, he displayed his comments on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, rather than his standard iPad. His thoughts on the slate? "It was all good," Genachowski said. "It was a seamless experience." He then proceeded, however, to send an e-mail with his iPad.

FCC chairman implores Congress to speed up spectrum auctions, does it with a Galaxy Tab 8.9 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Christmas has come early to the execs at AT&T, who are likely celebrating the FCC's 3-1 approval to purchase Qualcomm's block of the 700MHz spectrum for $1.9 billion. The news comes as a bittersweet victory for Ma Bell, whose efforts to acquire T-Mobile turned sour earlier this year. Qualcomm's block of the airwaves, once used to facilitate FLO TV, now sits unused. Once the acquisition is complete, AT&T will use the new share of spectrum to increase download capacity for its burgeoning LTE network.

For the FCC's part, it has approved the deal with only a few stipulations: AT&T will be required to satisfy interference requirements and must offer data roaming to its competitors on the spectrum. That's not to suggest everyone's pleased, however. Rural cellular providers asked that, as part of the deal, AT&T must ensure that its LTE network is interoperable with the bands used by smaller networks. Sadly, the FCC has denied this request, ostensibly limiting the little guy from receiving Ma Bell's hand-me-downs.

Update: AT&T has gone ahead and released a wee bit of celebratory PR, which we're including after the break. Most importantly, it expects to wrap up the finer details in the next few days.

Continue reading FCC approves AT&T's $1.9b purchase of Qualcomm's 700MHz spectrum (update)

FCC approves AT&T's $1.9b purchase of Qualcomm's 700MHz spectrum (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g700mhzacquisitionagreementattbreaking newsBreakingNewsbuydealfccflo tvFloTvltemobilepostcrossnetworkpurchasequalcommspectrumwirelesswireless spectrumWirelessSpectrumThu, 22 Dec 2011 21:20:00 EST<![CDATA[FCC approves first white space device and database for Wilmington, NC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/22/fcc-approves-first-white-space-device-and-database-for-wilmingto/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/22/fcc-approves-first-white-space-device-and-database-for-wilmingto/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/22/fcc-approves-first-white-space-device-and-database-for-wilmingto/#comments FCC Whitespaces The FCC has approved the first device to use the much buzzed about "white spaces" between television broadcast frequencies to transmit data. The recipient of the honor is a receiver from Koos Technical Services that's designed to be a last-mile connection for surveillance cameras and telemetry systems. The radio will tap into database run by Spectrum Bridge to ensure it doesn't interfere with other broadcasts. Chairman Julius Genachowski said in a statement that, "we are taking an important step towards enabling a new wave of wireless innovation. Unleashing white spaces spectrum has the potential to exceed even the many billions of dollars in economic benefit from Wi-Fi, the last significant release of unlicensed spectrum, and drive private investment and job creation." For now, only the city of Wilmington, NC will be able to benefit from the approval, as the FCC continues to iron out the details that will prevent these devices from interfering with wireless microphones. Check out the press release after the break for more info.

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FCC approves first white space device and database for Wilmington, NC originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'll admit, trying to decipher wireless spectrum can be a frustrating and exhausting process. Who owns what, and where? Fortunately, Anthony Fiti of Spectrum Omega has put together a Rosetta Stone Google Map indicating how much spectrum each carrier owns in the lower 48 states, the frequencies they own and where it's all located. While it's by no means 100 percent accurate due to various complexities in how some spectrum is shared between carriers, and there's no promise of it being continually updated yet, it's still the most comprehensive visual guide we've seen outside of the FCC site. If you're curious as to who's got the spectrum in your neck of the woods, take a peek at the source link below and have a look around.

[Thanks, Jeff]

Where's the spectrum? This map will show you originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anthony fitiAnthonyFitibandsfccfrequenciesholymapsbatmanmapmobilepostminispectrumspectrum omegaSpectrumOmegawireless spectrumWirelessSpectrumWed, 21 Dec 2011 15:27:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T abandons T-Mobile merger plans (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/atandt-abandons-t-mobile-merger-plans/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/atandt-abandons-t-mobile-merger-plans/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/atandt-abandons-t-mobile-merger-plans/#comments AT&T has officially given up on its plans to buy out T-Mobile. In a statement, the company said it had agreed with Deutsche Telekom to cease pursuing a merger, which has come under increasing scrutiny from both the government and advocacy groups. The failed attempt to snatch up its smaller, German-owned competitor will ultimately cost Ma Bell $4 billion and it's not paying those dues without some grumbling. In the release the FCC and DOJ bear the brunt of AT&T's ire, which are accused of harming customers and exasperating the already looming spectrum shortage. Of course, this also hurts the carrier's ability to compete with Verizon which has been on a spectrum buying spree as of late. As a consolation prize Deutsche Telekom and AT&T have entered a roaming agreement, though the structure of that deal and whether it's purely international or domestic roaming remains to be seen. The complete press release from AT&T can be found after the break.

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AT&T abandons T-Mobile merger plans (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back in August, the FCC decided to freeze the 180-day review clock on AT&T's proposed acquisition of Qualcomm's 700 MHz spectrum, citing lingering concerns over the carrier's ongoing T-Mobile saga. Now that AT&T and Deutsche Telekom have withdrawn their merger application, however, the Commission has decided to re-open the review period for the Qualcomm acquisition, giving itself a fresh 180 days to make a decision. In a letter published Friday, Wireless Bureau chief Rick Kaplan announced that the timetable would be reset, with a retroactive start date of November 29th -- the very day that the FCC granted AT&T's pullout from the T-Mobile deal. No word yet on when we can expect a decision, but we'll be keeping an eye out for the latest developments. Read the letter in full at the source link below.

FCC restarts review clock for AT&T's spectrum purchase, gives itself 180 days originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According to leaked reports from government test drafts, LightSquared's technology causes "harmful interference" to the majority of GPS receivers. Addressing the allegations, LightSquared called the conclusions "patently false." It added, "We are outraged by the illegal leak of incomplete government data to news organizations. This breach attempts to draw an inaccurate conclusion to negatively influence the future of LightSquared and narrowly serve the business interests of the GPS industry." The company believes tests are inconclusive because they were completed at power levels up to 15 times higher than those that would be used in practice. By ignoring its commitment to work at a lower level to minimize interference, the company believes the conclusions are erroneous. It's important to note, however, that the NTIA will make the final determination about how many devices passed or failed, rather than the documents makers. And that assessment has not yet been made. Despite the ongoing dispute, the company has already managed to secure 30 partners ranging from Sprint to Best Buy, all hoping to cash in on a promised $7 per gigabyte price point. The FCC has given LightSquared the go-ahead to build the network, but will not allow for activation until approving the final round of government testing.

Amar Toor contributed to this report.

Leaked draft shows LightSquared's network interferes with 'great majority' of GPS receivers, company pushes back originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The significance of the occasion wasn't lost on FCC chairman Julius Genachowski, either. "These broadband-enabled technologies are life-changing, impacting individuals, families, and communities in ways we can only begin to imagine," Genachowski said in a prepared statement. His sentiments were echoed in remarks from fellow commissioner Mignon Clyburn, who heralded the decision as "one of the most important the commission has adopted during my tenure," citing its potential to "greatly improve the lives of those who are faced with some of today's most difficult medical challenges."

FCC grants radio spectrum to muscle-stimulating wireless devices for paralysis patients originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon Wireless and Cricket handshake over spectrum, anticipate FCC nod of approval originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AWS-1CricketCricket WirelessCricketWirelessFCCfilinglicensesLTElte 4gLte4gmobilepostcrossPCSspectrumtransactionsVerizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessWed, 30 Nov 2011 13:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Multi-gigabit wireless broadband within our grasp, capped data plans laugh in our face]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/multi-gigabit-wireless-broadband-within-our-grasp-capped-data-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/multi-gigabit-wireless-broadband-within-our-grasp-capped-data-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/multi-gigabit-wireless-broadband-within-our-grasp-capped-data-p/#comments Bring it on, LTE-Advanced. In case you've been looking for ways to eat up your capped data plan any faster, a researcher from Samsung proclaims that speeds up to 5.5gbps (yes, with a g) might be reachable within the next five years -- as long as all the stars align, that is. Jerry Pi demonstrated the idea, which involves the use of millimeter wave spectrum that lies between 3GHz and 300GHz. If -- and that's a big if -- the spectrum can be secured, the next hurdle will be the engineering challenge of deploying a wireless broadband network at such high frequencies; even tiny oxygen molecules, let alone walls and trees, would easily break up a signal at that range. Pi mentions that he and his fellow researchers are working on a few ideas to get around these obstacles, and outlines everything in significant detail in his 100+ slide presentation, which can be accessed below. Don't get us wrong: the idea of broadband data speeds hitting 5.5gbps makes us salivate, but it would definitely need to come with an unlimited plan. Just sayin'.

Multi-gigabit wireless broadband within our grasp, capped data plans laugh in our face originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cellular South renamed C Spire Wireless, becomes Puff Daddy of regional carriers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We have it on good authority that the launch here relates to Cellular South's recent buyout of a number of southern cellular shops, with this being the merger of those. There aren't any details yet on what it'll mean for prospective customers in that region, but it seems -- at least for now -- that this won't be a national rollout.

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'Personalized Wireless' launching September 26th (update: it's Cellular South, and it'll be regional) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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FCC to test white space database at its own pace originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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