It is actually not the carriers' fault, but the U.S. government. The 2100 MHz band is used by the military, and unavailable for commercial bidding. Hopefully, the winner of the 700 MHz band will work with international standards bodies to do something more sensible this time around.
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It is actually not the carriers' fault, but the U.S. government. The 2100 MHz band is used by the military, and unavailable for commercial bidding.
Hopefully, the winner of the 700 MHz band will work with international standards bodies to do something more sensible this time around.