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UScellular sells spectrum to Verizon in $1 billion deal 

Total Telecom

” The sale has already been approved by UScellular’s majority shareholder, Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), which owns 82% of the company. T-Mobile is set to acquire the majority of UScellular’s wireless operations, including its customers, retail stores, and around 30% of the company’s spectrum holdings, for $4.4

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Bill introduced in MN House: HF974 related to definition of provider and role of franchise and permitting and more

Blandin on Broadband

A franchise fee that is inconsistent with the express terms of title VI of the Communications Act, United States Code, title 47, section 521, et seq., is prohibited. new text end Sec. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 222.37, subdivision 1, is amended to read: Subdivision 1. Use requirements. Use requirements.

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MN Senate introduces SF2045: establishing Equal Access to Broadband Act; modifying provisions for broadband services and infrastructure

Blandin on Broadband

A franchise fee that is inconsistent with the express terms of title VI of the Communications Act, United States Code, title 47, section 521, et seq., is prohibited. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 222.37, subdivision 1, is amended to read: Subdivision 1. Use requirements. (a)