5G SALE Act signed by Biden allows T-Mobile to take control of more mid-band 2.5GHz spectrum،
T Mobile and other companies and organizations involved in the wireless industry have demanded that Congress return the FCC's long-term auction authority. For example, Patrick Halley, president and CEO of the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), made a statement after Biden signed the 5G SALE Act that not only covered his thoughts on T Mobile be able to obtain its 2.5 GHz licenses, but also went beyond with the FCC's long-term auction authority.
T-Mobile coverage map as of end of October
Halley said, “While I appreciate that rightful winners of 2.5 GHz licenses will no longer be held hostage, it is imperative that Congress restore the FCC's auction authority with a long-term reauthorization term. communications and puts us behind China and other global competitors. »