Deutsche Telekom and SoftBank, respectively the majority owners of T-Mobile US and Sprint, have begun what the U.S. Federal Communications Commission refers to as a “pleading cycle” related to the transfer of spectrum licenses and leases from Sprint to T-Mo, as well as some items related to the foreign ownership of the combined company.
By way of a timeline, petitions to deny the deal are due into the FCC by Aug. 27, oppositions are due Sept. 17, and replies are due Oct. 9.
