So, when will there be a new frequency auction for apple to get frequencies? How much does it take to get a build permits for each and every one of the new basestations needed from every local municipality (or whatever governing body gives out permits for that)? How long does it take to get permits to dig out and over all the roads and raileways to lay fiber for all those basestations?

Yes, apple has a lot of money, yes apple can buy T-mobile, but for apple to build a tower in bumfuck alabama, that'll take years and years of bureaucracy and pain, and there are a lot of bumfucks around every country.