Verizon to Swap Its 700MHz for U.S. Cellular's 1900MHz

I dont know about the Verizon queston, but for the 700Mhz LTE, they can use that 700Mhz for whatever technology they have that is compatable with it. They will probably use it for LTE, as, devices released up until this point would only have support ...
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Undoubtably yes on both counts. Verizon has enough spectrum in these markets that it won't affect them much. What it will do for USCC is allow them to fill in market holes so they can have a more complete presence in the Western markets. USCC will pro...
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Will it have an "effect": Yes-theoretically,

Will anyone ever notice: No.

Verizon didn't part with any of their upper C-band licenses, just a couple lower C block and B block, which they're not using.

Verizon will only need th...
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It is no benifit to them to buy USCC. USCC used their system to roam on and they are already in most of the same areas that USCC is in. so where would be the benifit? they would be only purchasing 6.1million customers.

iDont Care said:
and get rid of them!

VZW may be thinking that it can divest these Lower 700 MHz licenses, then recover them in a few years in an acquisition of US Cellular. However, the Carlson family -- who appar...
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Your wish is a very dangerous one.

Approximately 6 rural carriers have already joined VZW's continuing network alliance of having the smaller carriers build out their own networks while being able to use VZW's LTE licensed spectrum.

My fear i...
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lte said:
I thought the C Block licenses were regional not by County... strange...

Which counties in each state, Seems odd they would not list them.

You are confusing Lower 700 MHz C 12 MHz licenses (which VZW i...
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