Why did Verizon Wireless just get regulator OK to acquire wireless spectrum from cable television companies, whereas AT&T got turned down in its attempt to acquire T-Mobile for the same reason? And why is it still important for regulators to solve the growing wireless data spectrum crunch? The truth is, we are running out of available wireless data spectrum. The sudden explosion of smartphones and so many apps is changing the wireless industry. On one hand this is an amazing growth opportunity even as we outrun the wireless data spectrum we have.
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Why Verizon Was Allowed to Buy Wireless Spectrum and AT&T Wasn't
Posted by: Jeff Kagan August 23, 2012 05:00 AMWhy did Verizon Wireless just get regulator OK to acquire wireless spectrum from cable television companies, whereas AT&T got turned down in its attempt to acquire T-Mobile for the same reason? And why is it still important for regulators to solve the growing wireless data spectrum crunch? The truth is, we are running out of available wireless data spectrum. The sudden explosion of smartphones and so many apps is changing the wireless industry. On one hand this is an amazing growth opportunity even as we outrun the wireless data spectrum we have.