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Big news in the telecom space! UScellular's $1 billion deal to sell spectrum assets to Verizon marks a significant shift, especially as it prepares for its exit from the mobile market. As UScellular continues to monetize its remaining assets, it’ll be interesting to see how these changes impact competition and service quality in the industry. #Telecom #SpectrumSale #USCellular #Verizon

AT&T’s recent $1.018 billion acquisition of UScellular’s spectrum highlights the value of strategic spectrum investment in the telecom future—but at what cost? Such huge investments continue to rely on old practices without a forward-looking vision. What if these funds could contribute to a greater, unified vision? By channeling resources into initiatives like our 6GIR Unity Bridge pilot, we have the potential to create a universal spectrum allocation solution—one that goes beyond isolated coverage boosts and instead lays the foundation for a globally integrated telecom future. Investing in a unified spectrum approach can drive connectivity, economic growth, and a secure telecom landscape for all. #6GIR #UnityBridge #TelecomFuture #UniversalSpectrum #TelecomInnovation #ConnectivityForAll

Separate deals involving the sale of parts of U.S. Cellular are sparking investors’ interest. T-Mobile US is close to an agreement to buy some of the regional wireless carrier’s operations and valuable wireless spectrum licenses for more than $2 billion, citing anonymous sources. That transaction could be announced later this month, while Verizon’s deal might require more time — if it happens at all. The deals are being pursued independently in a bid to ease antitrust concerns. Verizon and T-Mobile are the largest and second-largest U.S. cellphone companies by subscribers, respectively. Shares of U.S. Cellular and Telephone and Data Systems, which holds nearly 75% of U.S. Cellular’s publicly traded shares, both soared on Thursday. The company provides wireless service to more than four million customers across 21 states from Oregon to North Carolina. https://lnkd.in/gc3k2sWH

U.S. Cellular said it would sell $1 billion worth of its spectrum licenses to Verizon. The deal includes the sale of 663 million megahertz point-of-presences of its cellular spectrum licenses. A point-of-presence refers to a physical location which connects users to the internet. This comes after T-Mobile agreed in May 2024 to buy much of U.S. Cellular's operations, including wireless customers and stores, as well as certain specified spectrum assets for $4.4 billion. This latest transaction highlights the gradual dismantlement of U.S. Cellular – a regional wireless network operator with around 4.5 million customers – among the nation's big wireless network operators. https://lnkd.in/eASce3rX

U.S. Cellular said it would sell $1 billion worth of its spectrum licenses to Verizon. The deal includes the sale of 663 million megahertz point-of-presences of its cellular spectrum licenses. A point-of-presence refers to a physical location which connects users to the internet. This comes after T-Mobile agreed in May 2024 to buy much of U.S. Cellular's operations, including wireless customers and stores, as well as certain specified spectrum assets for $4.4 billion. This latest transaction highlights the gradual dismantlement of U.S. Cellular – a regional wireless network operator with around 4.5 million customers – among the nation's big wireless network operators. https://lnkd.in/eaEi6JhH

U.S. Cellular agreed to sell a portion of its retained spectrum licenses used to transmit mobile phone signals and high-speed data services to AT&T in a $1.02 billion deal. The transaction is part of the regional wireless carrier's strategy to monetize its spectrum assets that were not part of the previously announced sale to T-Mobile. T-Mobile in May agreed to buy much of U.S. Cellular’s operations in a roughly $4.4 billion deal. That agreement would give T-Mobile more than 4 million new customers and a trove of valuable spectrum rights to carry more of their data over the air. Last month, U.S. Cellular agreed to sell select spectrum licenses for $1 billion to Verizon. It also signed deals with two other mobile network operators but did not disclose the details. U.S. Cellular said that, including the proposed deal with T-Mobile, it will have reached agreements to monetize about 70% of its total spectrum holdings. https://lnkd.in/e24RErcN

U.S. Cellular agreed to sell a portion of its retained spectrum licenses used to transmit mobile phone signals and high-speed data services to AT&T in a $1.02 billion deal. The transaction is part of the regional wireless carrier's strategy to monetize its spectrum assets that were not part of the previously announced sale to T-Mobile. T-Mobile in May agreed to buy much of U.S. Cellular’s operations in a roughly $4.4 billion deal. That agreement would give T-Mobile more than 4 million new customers and a trove of valuable spectrum rights to carry more of their data over the air. Last month, U.S. Cellular agreed to sell select spectrum licenses for $1 billion to Verizon. It also signed deals with two other mobile network operators but did not disclose the details. U.S. Cellular said that, including the proposed deal with T-Mobile, it will have reached agreements to monetize about 70% of its total spectrum holdings. https://lnkd.in/eVjaYf5X

T-Mobile and Verizon Communications, Inc. are in talks to buy parts of UScellular in separate transactions. T-Mobile is closing in on a deal to buy a chunk of U.S. Cellular for more than $2bn, taking over some operations and wireless spectrum licenses. Verizon's talks with the regional carrier is expected to take longer and might not result in an agreement. #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #Telecommunications #Mobile

Potential changes in the telecommunications industry have left some customers concerned about the future of their service. Recently, a customer reached out to me with concerns about the potential distribution of UScellular between T-Mobile and Verizon. While these transactions can take a long time, with an estimated decision on regulation not expected until at least late 2025, it's important to note that regardless of the outcome, there are options available to ensure continued service. As I explained to the concerned customer, a multi-IMSI eUICC environment offers redundancy and the ability to select and add providers. This is what we plan for, and we are confident in our ability to provide reliable service no matter what the future holds. If you have any concerns or questions about the potential changes in the industry, don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help and ensure you stay connected. #globalconnectivity #iotconnectivity #esim #velocityiot #ConnectedDevices