[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press/statement-leap-spectrum-exchange#maincontent) [Newsroom](https://www.t-mobile.com/news)Toggle secondary navigation - [Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network) - [Devices](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/devices) - [Un-carrier](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/un-carrier) - [Community](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community) - [Offers](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/offers) - [Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/business) English [Press Release](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press) # Statement: Leap Spectrum Exchange April 08, 2012  2 min read - Facebook IconShare on Facebook - Share on Twitter - LinkedIn IconShare on LinkedIn Bellevue, Wash. — Apr. 9, 2012 T‑Mobile USA has entered into an agreement with Leap Wireless International, Inc. and Savary Island Wireless, LLC (Leap's non-controlled, majority-owned venture), to exchange wireless spectrum in various markets. The companies jointly filed an application with the FCC on Wednesday, April 4. Pending regulatory approval, T‑Mobile will receive spectrum from Leap in several markets in Alabama, Illinois, Missouri and Minnesota, and Leap will receive spectrum from T‑Mobile in Phoenix, AZ and Houston, Galveston and Bryan-College Station, TX. Additionally, the companies will exchange spectrum in Philadelphia, Wilmington, DE and Atlantic City, NJ as well as several markets in Texas and New Mexico. This agreement enables T‑Mobile to enhance the 4G user experience as we continue to deliver a fast, nationwide 4G network and modernize our network for LTE services. __Lindsay Morio__ T‑Mobile USA Media Relations 425-383-4002 [mediarelations@t‑mobile.com](mailto:mediarelations@t-mobile.com) __About T‑Mobile USA:__ Based in Bellevue, Wash., T‑Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG (OTCQX: DTEGY). By the end of the fourth quarter of 2011, approximately 129 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group — 33.2 million by T‑Mobile USA — all via a common technology platform based on GSM and UMTS and additionally HSPA+ 21/HSPA+ 42. T‑Mobile USA’s innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T‑Mobile USA among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality. For more information, please visit http://www.T‑Mobile.com. T‑Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. For further information on Deutsche Telekom, please visit www.telekom.de/investor-relations. ## Related Stories [More Stories](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/stories) [ \ DevicesPress Release \ __Get iPhone 18 Pro on Us at T‑Mobile — America’s Best Network__   \ September 10, 2026|17 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/devices/iphone-18-pro-iphone-duo-apple-watch-release) [ \ BusinessPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Completes Sale of 800 MHz Spectrum Portfolio to Grain Management__ \ August 11, 2026|2 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-completes-sale-of-800-mhz-spectrum-portfolio-to-grain-management) [ \ BusinessPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Delivers Continued Strong Account Growth, Translating into Industry-Leading Service Revenue Growth Driven by Widening Differentiation__ \ July 23, 2026|18 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-q2-2026-earnings) [ \ BusinessPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Appoints Chris Sambar Chief Enterprise Officer and Evolves Leadership Team to Advance its Next Era of Strategic Growth and Innovation__ \ July 07, 2026|9 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-appoints-chris-sambar-chief-enterprise-officer)