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Hitting’ that 5G network now

They do intend to buy out Shentel for the Sprint Part. Only thing holding it back is that they need to settle on a price. Hoping it don’t take to long. 
 
T-Mobile/Shentel Deal

My daughter's (Sprint) iPhone 6S is dying, and she asked me to day if she should just go to T-Mobile for an updated phone. I suggested that she first consult with her sister who also has an iPhone (and has wrangled good deals), and maybe do it online via Sprint's web site.
Any suggestions to add or instead of this plan in these in-between times?

Well... let’s all put on our Magenta shirts. TMobile has announced their intent to buy Shentel Wireless.


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Any new developments?

 Entire Business Value itself appears to be a relatively made up term that I've only seen associated with Sprint affiliate agreements.This part isn't accurate. EBV is a defined calculation, and it is Shentel's wireless business only.

And still no resolution to the status of Shentel (and us customers on that network)?

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I was surprised that they didn't clarify whether or not they would be rebranding as T-Mobile before the end of the Option 1 period.  (Or if they did, I didn't hear it.)  I thought that would be something we would know before... Sunday.
- Trip

I was 10 minutes late to tuning into the Shentel call this morning and missed the discussion of the merger.  I'll circle around and listen to the beginning again once it's over and the audio is made available.
- Trip

Impressive


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I've not read the SEC filing lately, so I won't promise I'm 100% correct in case my memory is faulty.  But because these terms are part of the existing affiliate agreement, I would assume that agreement continues to hold until it ends in 2029 (unless renegotiated sooner), including use of the branding and spectrum. 
I know nothing about the billing system.
- Trip

Yes. 

Option 1 is T-Mobile acquires Shentel.  As I understand it, T-Mobile would have to pay a price equal to the value of the entire company, but I'm not clear if that would mean paying an inflated price for just the wireless part of Shentel or if it means they have to buy Shentel outright.  In either case, it would seem to be aimed at making a buy-out unattractive, or at least, that's how I read it.

Option 2 is Shentel can acquire T-Mobile's customers and network in its region at a discount.  If Shentel needs financing to fund it, I believe T-Mobile is obligated to provide it, or at least arrange for it, at a low rate.

Option 3 is neither side decides to spend any money.  In that case, T-Mobile shuts down operations within the Shentel region within two years. 

My preference is definitely for Option 2, though I'd accept Option 3 as well.  My assumption is that Option 2 would lead to a more orderly merging of the networks than Option 3 would, and would imply some level of working together.  It would also allow for Shentel to receive the income from T-Mobile's current customers in the region, however many of those there might be.

- Trip

Under option one TMo has to pay 90% of the entire company value even though they are only getting the wireless portion of the company. As you said - this is to make a buyout unattractive.

Under option two as you said - Shentel has opportunity to buy and legacy customers and equipment in their operating area at a reduced rate (I forget right now - want to say 70 or 80%). TMo also has to provide funding if needed.

You are correct for option 3. If nothing happens then the TMo network will be turned down in Shentel’s operating area.

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Yes. 
Option 1 is T-Mobile acquires Shentel.  As I understand it, T-Mobile would have to pay a price equal to the value of the entire company, but I'm not clear if that would mean paying an inflated price for just the wireless part of Shentel or if it means they have to buy Shentel outright.  In either case, it would seem to be aimed at making a buy-out unattractive, or at least, that's how I read it.
Option 2 is Shentel can acquire T-Mobile's customers and network in its region at a discount.  If Shentel needs financing to fund it, I believe T-Mobile is obligated to provide it, or at least arrange for it, at a low rate.
Option 3 is neither side decides to spend any money.  In that case, T-Mobile shuts down operations within the Shentel region within two years. 
My preference is definitely for Option 2, though I'd accept Option 3 as well.  My assumption is that Option 2 would lead to a more orderly merging of the networks than Option 3 would, and would imply some level of working together.  It would also allow for Shentel to receive the income from T-Mobile's current customers in the region, however many of those there might be.
- Trip

No agreement was reached with TMo. TMo is now n it’s stage to be able to acquire Shentel. I’m not saying this is happening, but we’ve reached that point where it’s possible.


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I’m on holiday in SC this week. My daughters iPhone 8 got a carrier update today. Where we are Sprint signal is very low. Her phone is showing AT&T service now [emoji2957]


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On 6/11/2020 at 5:34 AM, dkyeager said:

Likely Samsung S20s in areas covered by T-Mobile towers.

Correct. S20s will be able to access TMobile as well as Sprint

No news is good news... perhaps. No details were given at our staff meeting today.


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Yes to both. Just returned home after being away for a few days, and connected to Sprint B25 as usual.

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I have noticed that when I return home, my Pixel is connected to T-Mobile (usually 600). The speeds are terrible. I can toggle airplane mode and regain connection to Sprint's 800 or 2600, and the speed picks up.

This is why I hope that Shentel remains our regional network manager . . .

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I have noticed that when I return home, my Pixel is connected to T-Mobile (usually 600). The speeds are terrible. I can toggle airplane mode and regain connection to Sprint's 800 or 2600, and the speed picks up.

I'm in Shentel area, but no such text (yet?). Just updated network config, too, with no (immediate) result.

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Guessing the T-Mobile and Shentel talks must be going well at this point then. 

Anyone else in the Shentel Territory get this text message today?

Going to have to change this whole thing to T5GRU. [emoji38]


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