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Midband 5G is also “5G UW” as of February.

The broader range and distribution of winning bidders "will increase competition by providing a diversity of wireless carriers with the midband spectrum resources needed to maintain American leadership in 5G," it said.

T-Mobile, by way of the Sprint takeover a year ago, acquired enough airwaves to have a one-year lead on Verizon and AT&T in the buildout of midband 5G networks.

These midband airwaves are prized for their combined ability to travel far and carry lots of data.

“T-Mobile’s positioning in wireless matches the midband pitch — good-enough service for a better price,” Supino said.