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Verizon Looks to Snap Up Spectrum in Pennsylvania

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Mark_S

Dec 15, 2011, 11:24 AM
Northeast corner of PA is all U.S. Cellular. Every single carrier other than them roam in that area. Interesting to see if VZW inches into that area.
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SublimeDavid

Dec 15, 2011, 3:18 PM
I blame ATT for this like every other thing!!!! 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎
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WiWavelength

Dec 15, 2011, 4:37 PM
Mark_S said:
Northeast corner of PA is all U.S. Cellular. Every single carrier other than them roam in that area. Interesting to see if VZW inches into that area.


A few corrections or clarifications...

South Canaan Cellular Communications is the license holding entity for Cellular One of Northeast Pennsylvania. Until earlier this year, USCC was a minority shareholder in South Canaan. In May 2011, USCC acquired 100% of South Canaan. Because that acquisition happened so recently and because South Canaan does not fit strategically within USCC's core footprint, USCC has not rebranded Cell One.

In this transaction, VZW seeks to acquire Cell One. So, VZW will not just "inch...into that area." Rather, ...
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Mark_S

Dec 16, 2011, 11:00 AM
Thank you for clarifying my error with such a detailed explanation.
At least you did not berate me in the process. 🙂
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Mark_S

Dec 16, 2011, 2:45 PM
WiWavelength said:


A few corrections or clarifications...

South Canaan Cellular Communications is the license holding entity for Cellular One of Northeast Pennsylvania. Until earlier this year, USCC was a minority shareholder in South Canaan. In May 2011, USCC acquired 100% of South Canaan. Because that acquisition happened so recently and because South Canaan does not fit strategically within USCC's core footprint, USCC has not rebranded Cell One.

In this transaction, VZW seeks to acquire Cell One. So, VZW will not just "inch...into that area." Rather, VZW will natively take over Cell One's Cellular 850 MHz B-side license, CDMA1X + EV-DO network, and subs. See Cell One's licensed market and actual coverag
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