Grain Management Enters Exclusive Arrangement to Acquire 800 MHz Spectrum Portfolio from T-Mobile, with Plan to Support Critical Utility Communications
- Editor
- Mar 20
- 2 min read
Whats Happening:
Grain Management, a private investment firm focused on digital infrastructure, has entered an exclusive arrangement to acquire T-Mobile's nationwide 800 MHz spectrum portfolio. The deal involves a combination of cash and Grain's 600 MHz spectrum portfolio. Grain plans to make the acquired spectrum available to U.S. utilities to support mission-critical communications, improve grid resilience, and enhance emergency response capabilities.
Key Moves:
Grain Management to acquire T-Mobile's 800 MHz spectrum portfolio
Acquisition to support critical utility communications infrastructure
Black & Veatch to facilitate discussions with U.S. utilities for implementation
By The Numbers:
T-Mobile's 800 MHz portfolio provides an average 13.6 MHz of depth across the U.S.
Black & Veatch has experience working with more than 1,300 power utilities
The 800 MHz spectrum offers extensive coverage, reliability, and in-building penetration
Key Quotes:
"As the energy sector undergoes rapid modernization, utilities require reliable and secure communication networks to support grid operations and disaster response," said David Grain, Founder & CEO of Grain Management.
"This proposed transaction with Grain continues T-Mobile's track record of optimizing our spectrum resources for the benefit of consumers," said Dirk Mosa, Senior Vice President, Spectrum, Partnerships and Acquisitions for T-Mobile.
"Our collective goal is to help utilities build and maintain dedicated networks that ensure operational security and reliability," said Jim Moos, president of Black & Veatch's Technology, Commercial and Industrial sector.
Bottom Line:
Grain Management's acquisition of T-Mobile's 800 MHz spectrum portfolio represents a significant move in the digital infrastructure space, particularly for critical utility communications. This deal underscores the growing importance of secure and reliable communication networks in the energy sector, potentially transforming how utilities operate and respond to emergencies.
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