Policy

Satellite operator Eutelsat has withdrawn from the C Band Alliance, a group which includes the four largest global satellite operators and has been advocating for privately handling the clearing and …

Will escalating dispute bifurcate global trade? SAN FRANCISCO–President Trump, to the detriment of some U.S. businesses, continues to escalate tariffs on Chinese goods and even went so far as to …

700 MHz, 3.6 GHz and 26 GHz are “pioneer” 5G bands in European Union While European regulators have articulated plans to auction millimeter wave licenses, all of the current and …

According to the FCC, the current national broadband map just isn’t cutting it anymore Across the U.S., individuals have varying levels of access to fast, reliable broadband service depending on …

Sprint and T-Mobile US reportedly exploring settlement of state-level lawsuits The Department of Justice recently gave Sprint and T-Mobile US approval for a long-pending $26 billion merger with extensive concessions. …

Huawei’s Joy Tan discusses how Huawei ban, potential rip-and-replace will impact American workers and businesses From banning the technology giant from selling to the U.S. government and blocking domestic carrier …

“The internet of things is meaningless without 5G.” That was the line this week from Siemens, or at least its UK chief, speaking as chair of the UK government’s new …

There are significant gaps in national broadband coverage, says FCC As part of its multi-wave effort to improve broadband mapping across the rural U.S., the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized …

FCC Commissioner: “It’s time to go back to the drawing board” In an effort to accelerate small cell deployments in support of U.S. 5G leadership, the Federal Communications Commission last …

The UK has announced a £250 million investment for a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab for the National Health Service (NHS), as the healthcare sector is poised for a “huge …

“5G is progressing well in Europe,” according to EC report In a report detailing 5G progress among European Union member states covering the period up to June 2019, IDATE DigiWorld …

NTIA asks federal agencies to focus the first round of review on their use of 3100-3550 GHz and 7125-8400 GHz In the latest step toward developing a national spectrum policy, …

ESC approvals a key step in commercializing CBRS Commercial access to the 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service band by operators and enterprises continues to take shape as the complex …

The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division has given its blessing to T-Mobile US’ merger with Sprint, saying that the merger conditions will support the entry of a new, viable facilities-based …

Rural carriers using Huawei equipment could access $700 million in federal funds This week members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation amended and approved two companion …

The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division is opening up an inquiry into the business practices of big tech companies, just as Facebook has agreed to a $5 billion settlement with …

24 EU states conducted cybersecurity analysis; next step is a continent-wide look With commercial 5G service popping up around Europe and the globe, public officials are involved in ongoing discussion …

EC found Qualcomm violated antitrust laws with 3G ‘market dominance’ The European Commission this week fined U.S. chipset giant Qualcomm $271 million, alleging it forced competitor Icera out of the …

The Federal Communications Commission has authorized the largest amount yet for rural broadband expansion funded by the Connect America Fund II auction: $524 million, which will be spent on projects …

As carriers move to implement a new framework to provide more information to end users on incoming calls, they are learning more about both how to deploy the STIR/SHAKEN framework …

All four Tier 1 U.S. carriers are offering a mobile 5G service in parts of select markets. Of those four, AT&T, T-Mobile US and Verizon are all using high-frequency millimeter …

FCC proposed rulemaking permanently modifies rules for educational Wi-Fi projects The Federal Communications Commission is looking to make it easier for Wi-Fi projects at schools and libraries to be funded …

As the ever-increasing demand for wireless technologies ratchets up the need for spectrum resources, spectrum sharing is gaining new interest as a strategy to make efficient use of the available …

5G technology is back in the driving seat as the connectivity platform for connected and autonomous vehicles in Europe, after European Union member states rejected a European Commission vote to …