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$2.5 billion nets them massive chunk...
(old news - 11:44AM Tuesday Oct 09 2007)
tags: business · wireless · telco · AT&T U-Verse · AT&T DSL Service · Cingular Wireless
AT&T today announced that the company has acquired spectrum licenses covering 196 million people in the 700 MHz frequency band from Aloha Partners. The company paid $2.5 billion, gaining 12 MHz of spectrum covering 196 million people in 281 markets -- including 72 of the top 100 metro markets. That makes AT&T the largest owner of 700Mhz spectrum in the industry ahead of next year's auction.

"Customer demand for mobile services, including voice, data and video, is continually increasing," says AT&T executive Forrest Miller. "Aloha's spectrum will enable AT&T to efficiently meet this growing demand and help our customers stay connected to their worlds." AT&T says they'll either use the spectrum for broadcast video or two-way communications like voice, data or on-demand content.

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L337
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So how does this work?

Can AT&T Carry 3G-4G, Wifi, or WiMax over the 700Mhz line? If they can than I'm one happy guy.
permalink · 2007-10-09 11:55:38 · Reply to this

ninjatutle
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San Ramon, CA

Re: So how does this work?

Naw, they'll probably use it for teleporting services. More money to be made beaming people around rather then data.
permalink · 2007-10-09 12:08:04 · Reply to this

en102
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1 edit		 12 MHz isn't exactly 'huge'. Most standard PCS license are 10MHz. In most markets (any that have 3G anyways), AT&T typically has at least 45MHz of cellular/PCS spectrum

Here's the license map
»www.alohapartners.net/images/Alo···1-05.pdf
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permalink · 2007-10-09 12:08:17 · Reply to this
xenophon

join:2007-09-17

Re: So how does this work?

$2.5B is a lot to pay for 14Mhz.

Sprint has 100mhz in the 2.5Ghz spectrum and now doesn't know what to do with it.
permalink · 2007-10-09 13:12:54 · Reply to this
jester121

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Lake Zurich, IL
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Re: So how does this work?

said by xenophon See Profile :

$2.5B is a lot to pay for 14Mhz.

Sprint has 100mhz in the 2.5Ghz spectrum and now doesn't know what to do with it.
700MHz is a LOT different from 2.5 GHz, in practical terms.
permalink · 2007-10-09 20:53:08 · Reply to this
forrestin
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Clinton, IN		 My guess is that they will offer Wi-Max on the IPhones and as an alternate to their traditional Internet services. They won't be able to switch their existing cell customers to Wi-Max until other carriers offer the same for roaming purposes.
permalink · 2007-10-09 12:20:23 · Reply to this

Heterman
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Fayetteville, AR

Re: So how does this work?

If your network is nationwide, when do you "roam"?
permalink · 2007-10-09 23:48:25 · Reply to this
forrestin
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Clinton, IN

Re: So how does this work?

AT&T doesn't have coverage in all areas that I work in. Sometimes I roam on Alltell, etc. AT&T doesn't have a true nationwide network.
permalink · 2007-10-10 08:57:04 · Reply to this

KrK
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And so it continues....

"Now witness the firepower of this fully armed and operational battle station." ...
permalink · 2007-10-09 12:08:13 · Reply to this

BellBoy
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Re: And so it continues....

Ahem...

If you're going to quote, get it right.

said by KrK See Profile :

"Now witness the firepower of this fully armed and operational battle station." ...

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permalink · 2007-10-09 12:20:12 · Print · Reply to this

KrK
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Re: And so it continues....

Ah crap. I knew that, I was cutting and pasting it from somewhere else and I must of accidentally deleted the middle part. I'll fix it, thanks.
permalink · 2007-10-09 12:22:11 · Reply to this

DaveNJ
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said by KrK See Profile :

"Now witness the firepower of this fully armed and operational battle station." ...
ROFL
permalink · 2007-10-09 12:49:23 · Reply to this

monit88
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Google??

So this means Google wasnt able to get it?
permalink · 2007-10-09 12:31:20 · Reply to this

Subaru
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Re: Google??

said by monit88 See Profile :

So this means Google wasnt able to get it?
it seems like they did NOT want them to get it no matter if they offered $20 billion for it.
permalink · 2007-10-09 12:35:10 · Reply to this
hottboiinnc
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Toledo, OH		 AT$T bought it from another company BEFORE the auction. Chances are Google is waiting for the auction or just doesnt want to spend the $$$$
permalink · 2007-10-09 12:37:33 · Reply to this

Rhaas
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Re: Google??

said by hottboiinnc See Profile :

AT$T bought it from another company BEFORE the auction. Chances are Google is waiting for the auction or just doesnt want to spend the $$$$
Different auction.
permalink · 2007-10-09 14:59:37 · Reply to this

Coma
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permalink · 2007-10-09 12:37:37 · Reply to this

DHRacer
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This isnt helping

ATT could own the entire spectrum but they still couldn't deliver a wireless network that doesn't suck as much as theirs does.

And I'm in the greater Los Angeles area and not in the boonies and I can't even get calls that don't drop while driving down major freeways.

Way to go ATT. I think your priorities are whacked.

How about customer demand for a wireless network that isn't sucktastic in major metroplitan areas??? Growing demand? How about serving the people you already have in a decent manner?

Insert Democratic yell here. Arg.

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permalink · 2007-10-09 12:41:07 · Print · Reply to this

en102
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Re: This isnt helping

I'm in Los Angeles (Valencia), and have had AT&T for wireless since they were 'AT&T Wireless'...
If you want 'good' quality on AT&T's wireless network..

1. Use a 3G phone
2. If you have a Motorola or LG (CU500), disable the AMR-half rate codec.

AMR-Half rate blows chunks:
AT&T won't accept half a payment... why use half rate quality. Seem edit your Motorola (V anything) »xlr8.us/hofo
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permalink · 2007-10-10 00:59:09 · Reply to this

DHRacer
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Re: This isnt helping

I have a Moto Razer of the first generation. That stuff still apply? Thanks for the tip, I'll look into it...
permalink · 2007-10-10 12:15:22 · Reply to this

diehardspeed
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I would be happy if they would fix my 3G connection.

What's the point of them getting all this new stuff when they can't even get what they currently have working!

at&t killed my AT&T 3G service!
»forums.wireless.att.com/cng/boar···id=55356
permalink · 2007-10-09 13:01:11 · Reply to this

en102
Canadian, eh?

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Re: I would be happy if they would fix my 3G connection.

AT&T (probably won't admit much) dropped the ball when they did their 'alpha tag update' and killed many users SIM cards and overall service. I've been one of the lucky ones... no issues here.
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permalink · 2007-10-10 01:01:42 · Reply to this
lightzout
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San Anselmo, CA

wow bummer

So much for free speech and public access- what a crock of manure from the FCC but hardly a surprise.
permalink · 2007-10-09 13:37:55 · Reply to this

bassthumpa
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Re: wow bummer

said by lightzout See Profile :

So much for free speech and public access- what a crock of manure from the FCC but hardly a surprise.
What the ham sammich are you talking about?
permalink · 2007-10-09 14:48:15 · Reply to this
majortom1029

join:2006-10-19
Lindenhurst, NY

hmm

Att quality depends on where you live. Here on long island att service is the same as verizons. (we are on an island so not alot of places to put towers)

I rather them use this for data. MY call quality is very good but data stinks. I wish they would get off their butts and finish deploying 3g to long island.
permalink · 2007-10-09 15:18:32 · Reply to this

Rhaas
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Bernie, MO

Different auction

The Lower 700mhz band was auctioned off in '03 (Auction #49) it consists of 2 6mhz chunks @ 710-716 and 740-746. Auction #73 is the one generating all the hype right now and is not scheduled to occur until Jan. of next year.

We are currently utilizing the spectrum using WaveIP equipment to provide broadband to rural portions of Missouri.
permalink · 2007-10-09 16:34:06 · Reply to this

KA3SGM
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"AT&T Grabs"

The first two words in the OP topic line says it all.

"AT&T GRABS"

I wonder what AT&T grabs next??
DISH network???
Another RBOC??
Micro$oft?
Google?


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permalink · 2007-10-09 19:16:58 · Reply to this
jester121

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Lake Zurich, IL

Re: "AT&T Grabs"

Hillary's ass?
Kevin Martin's crotch?

I could play this all night.
permalink · 2007-10-09 20:55:07 · Reply to this

KA3SGM
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4 edits

Re: "AT&T Grabs"

said by jester121 See Profile :

Hillary's ass?
Kevin Martin's crotch?

I could play this all night.
HMMM, Kevin + Hillary in a a Blue Dress???

This story sounds vaguely familiar to me....

Anyone have a Cigar handy??

Cigar's name is now AT&T.
....and we have the DNA results to prove it.

Hillary is completely ecstatic about having more bars in her places.
permalink · 2007-10-09 22:34:05 · Print · Reply to this
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