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r00fus on Dec 20, 2011 | parent | context | favorite | on: AT&T Drops T-Mobile USA Deal

Prior to their purchase of Motorola, and I'd have laughed at the idea. Now, it at least seems possible. Does T-Mo have any meaningful wireless patents?

gonzo on Dec 20, 2011 | [–]

it's unlikely to be about the patents as much as it is to be about actually operating a carrier.

You'll get your service for free, with an Android phone, but have to endure ads.

jmcqk6 on Dec 20, 2011 | [–]

whether or not they have patents, they do have spectrum, which is valuable by itself from my understanding.

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