FCC Relaxes Rules Governing 800 MHz Spectrum
Why AT&T to a lesser degree?
Don't both ATT and Verizon have similar 850 MHz spectrum? Why is Verizon benefiting more from this?
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Good question. I'm surprised the article didn't mention Sprint, given that it inherited all of the Nextel 800/850 MHz that formerly was used for both Nextel's PTT (push-to-talk) and cellular voice services. I can recall 12-15 years ago when Verizon was so pissy about Nextel having as much 800/850 MHz spectrum as Nextel did. Props to them for their great network, but VZ has always been two-faced and a back-biter - never get into a pissing contest with VZ, you'll lose.
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Assuming the reason Sprint was not mentioned because Sprint uses one specific block (one that is only a 5x5Mhz block with 1Mhz guard bands) within that bigger 850 broad spectrum of blocks - this one is omitted from the filing with the FCC.
As for Nextel/Sprint having as much spectrum as Verizon in the 850 band, the FCC took some of that away, when Nextel was forced to change frequencies to prevent interference with public safety systems - in exchange, they gained 2Ghz spectrum that they can use instead.
Because of this, Sprint will not benefit - it's hard to benefit from higher power, then you only have a small sliver spectrum block, in addition you are the sole company that uses it, and does not have interference issues with any oth...
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As for Nextel/Sprint having as much spectrum as Verizon in the 850 band, the FCC took some of that away, when Nextel was forced to change frequencies to prevent interference with public safety systems - in exchange, they gained 2Ghz spectrum that they can use instead.
Because of this, Sprint will not benefit - it's hard to benefit from higher power, then you only have a small sliver spectrum block, in addition you are the sole company that uses it, and does not have interference issues with any oth...
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