AT&T Pumps Its Fist Looking for Some Jersey Shore Spectrum
Aug 5, 2011, 1:41 PM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Aug 5, 2011, 1:41 PM
AT&T today filed paperwork with the Federal Communications Commission seeking permission to acquire 700MHz from BTA Ventures. A price for the spectrum acquisition was not listed in the request. According to the documentation, BTA Venture owns a sliver of lower 700MHz B Block covering portions of New Jersey, including areas along the shoreline. AT&T said the acquisition will allow it to increase its system capacity, enhance existing services, better accommodate its overall growth, and make room for future products and services.
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Greed the name of the game.
Ashke13 said:...
So apparently AT&T wants to buy everthing up and not leave anything for others. He who has the most toys wins it sounds like their attitude. I understand wanting to be the best in what you do but at some point they ha
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They're all greedy....
Microsoft is greedy
Apple is greedy
Sony is greedy
RIAA/MPAA is greedy
Starbucks is greedy
etc, etc...
This is a BUSINESS and the object is to make money. Plain and simple. Every company is greedy. End of story.