The deal works out perfectly for T-Mobile because it will get back in return from Grain Management cash and all of Grain’s 600MHz licenses. T-Mobile happens to employ low-band 600MHz spectrum for its nationwide 5G service, Such airwaves travel great distances but are slower than the 2.5GHz mid-band spectrum used with T-Mobile‘s Ultra Capacity 5G service.
“We are very pleased with the terms we reached with Grain and think the deal represents a great value for both parties. This deal would give T-Mobile the opportunity to work with key partners like Grain that share our vision to optimize spectrum for consumers by exploring the possibilities of how emerging technologies can support mission-critical infrastructure and communications – something that is integral to fueling our country’s continued 5G leadership that drives needed economic growth. This deal also gives us a great opportunity to deploy Grain’s 600 MHz portfolio of spectrum on T-Mobile’s network, which is already creating better customer experiences in several markets.”-Dirk Mosa, Senior Vice President, Spectrum, Partnerships and Acquisitions for T-Mobile.
T-Mobile had already come to the conclusion that mid-band was the way to go with 5G which is why it was so determined to acquire Sprint and the latter’s treasure trove of 2.5GHz spectrum. You didn’t think that T-Mobile was interested in Sprint for its consumer business, did you? It all worked out swimmingly for the nation’s second-largest wireless carrier which is arguably considered the U.S. leader in 5G service.
The 600MHz spectrum that T-Mobile is acquiring is already being used to improve the experiences of T-Mobile customers in certain markets according to Senior Vice President, Spectrum, Dirk Mosa.
