FCC Creates Docket for Verizon/Cable Spectrum Deal

Verizon Wireless and SpectrumCo filed an application seeking to assign 122 Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) licenses to Verizon Wireless from SpectrumCo. In a separate filing, Verizon Wireless and Cox TMI Wireless, LLC filed an application seeking to assign 30 AWS licenses to Verizon Wireless from Cox. The purpose of this public notice is to announce the opening of a docket, WT Docket No. 12-4, and establish the ex parte status of any discussions related to the applications.

The FCC notes that the applications have not yet been accepted for filing. When they are, the FCC will issue a separate public notice or notices announcing that fact and setting forth a pleading schedule.