Current cellular bands in the United States operate between 800 MHz and 1900 MHz.[7] Because of the 700 MHz spectrum's lower frequency on the electromagnetic spectrum than those bands, it can more easily penetrate objects such as buildings.[8] Moreover, a tower broadcasting at 700 MHz can cover twice the area as a tower broadcasting at 1900 MHz.[9] While the cost of building a 1900 MHz nationwide network would likely cost approximately $4 billion, the projected cost of building a 700… [read post]