V-Tech Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Numerous regional US carriers have called for AT&T to support their 700MHz bands, which would give them the LTE devices and roaming coverage they need to compete with national rivals. These networks may soon get their wish: as part of an FCC-led deal, AT&T has agreed to support LTE on the 700MHz A Block frequencies held by smaller providers. While AT&T is short on details, it's already modifying its network to support the additional bands. Compatible devices will arrive in a "reasonable time frame," the telecom giant says. The commitment doesn't address LTE interoperability problems with Verizon and other major US networks, but it should help at least a few tiny carriers stand a fighting chance in the 4G era. http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/11/att-agrees-to-lte-interoperability-with-smaller-us-carriers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted September 11, 2013 Member Share Posted September 11, 2013 These networks may soon get their wish: as part of an FCC-led deal, AT&T has agreed to support LTE on the 700MHz A Block frequencies held by smaller providers Good for us but knowing AT&T it's not something they want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILikeTobacco Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Good for us but knowing AT&T it's not something they want to do. I'm guessing it is a way for them to expand their user base. Let some smaller carriers grow and then buy them up. Those companies already use compatible devices infrastructure after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted September 11, 2013 Member Share Posted September 11, 2013 I'm guessing it is a way for them to expand their user base. Let some smaller carriers grow and then buy them up. Those companies already use compatible devices infrastructure after all. The reason I figure it wasn't AT&T's idea is this is a FCC-led deal. I figure the government basically had to force them to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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