Verizon keeps snapping up spectrum and small carriers [telecom]

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By Mike Dano

Verizon's thirst for spectrum appears unquenchable.

After all, the operator is widely expected to dominate both the ongoing CBRS spectrum auction and the upcoming C-band spectrum auction. Further, Verizon has also been purchasing spectrum licenses around the country on the so-called "secondary market," directly from the companies that own the licenses.