Cable One is looking to sell a swath of Advanced Wireless Spectrum (AWS) to AT&T as the wireless operator seeks more capacity to flesh out its growing 4G/LTE network.
Under the proposed deal, highlighted in an FCC notice posted on Feb. 6, Cable One would sell a block of 20 MHz of AWS-1 spectrum to AT&T covering 119 counties in 24 cellular market areas in various states. Financial terms were not disclosed, but once the deal is sealed, AT&T would hold 63 MHz to 153 MHz of spectrum in the CMAs involved in the transaction, including 20 MHz to 50 MHz of AWS-1 spectrum.
The cable op and AT&T assert that the deal would help AT&T boost system capacity for its existing services and facilitate growth and new products.
The FCC, which is vetting the deal, said petitions to deny are due Feb. 20, oppositions are due March 3, and has set a replies deadline of March 10.
