Policy

The newest assessment from the Global Mobile Suppliers Association reflects the continuing momentum around 5G spectrum allocation, with 61 countries having moved forward on either reserving, auctioning or making formal …

Co-channel sharing of satellite C Band spectrum is feasible with far smaller geographic protection areas than are currently in place, according to a new study — and trimming down the …

Ligado Networks is tired of waiting for the Federal Communications Commission to decide on modifications to its existing spectrum licenses to support 5G services for industrial and commercial users, and …

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai framed approval of the proposed merger of Sprint and T-Mobile US as a “critical” part of the agency’s efforts to promote 5G deployment in …

The telecom industry is still digesting the surprising and far-reaching decision by Judge Koh of the U.S. Northern California District Court. The expansive court order is as hard to digest …

ANSI CEO writes that abandoning US leadership roles in standards bodies to comply with Department of Commerce rules would have a “devastating effect” on US competitiveness The Trump Administration’s restrictions …

Four additional states have joined the ten attorney general which are suing in federal court to block the proposed merger of Sprint and T-Mobile US. A court date has been …

As carriers push for more mid-band, FCC to take it up at July meeting While the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has pushed to open up millimeter wave frequencies for 5G …

Dish pushing to pick-up Boost Mobile if regulators approve Sprint/T-Mobile deal Looking to get the go ahead from federal regulators to merge, Sprint and T-Mobile US have agreed that T-Mo …

The company formerly known as pdvWireless has a new name — Anterix — but its focus on using 900 MHz spectrum to support private broadband LTE networks for the utilities …

The mistakes companies make over time put them in the crosshairs of the U.S. government for antitrust and monopoly action. Suddenly the heat is being turned up for successful tech …

Verizon fixed and mobile 5G services currently focused on millimeter wave spectrum Verizon went to market with a millimeter wave-based fixed wireless access 5G service then expanded to mobile, also …

A group of state attorneys general are suing to block the proposed merger of Sprint and T-Mobile US, taking the merger to the courts even before any decisions are handed …

Have you ever felt the joy and elation of being part of something that you have only been observing, reading, writing about, and admiring for a long time? Well, I …

The UK government is seeking to reform planning laws and release new spectrum to accelerate 5G deployments, as it also increases public funding for 5G testbeds to stimulate the digital …

Nothing brings people together like a common enemy, and spammy, scammy robocalls are universally despised. “If there is one thing in our country right now that unites Republicans and Democrats, …

WASHINGTON, D.C.–In the Federal Communications Commission’s quest to free up more mid-band spectrum for 5G wireless services, the debate around the C Band is one of the most contentious and …

As the Citizens Broadband Radio Service shared spectrum stands on the brink of readiness for early deployments, AT&T has asked federal regulators to reconsider the rules around power transmission for …

US Cellular was one a top bidder in both millimeter wave auctions AT&T dropped nearly a billion dollars on 24 GHz spectrum in the recent Federal Communications Commission auction, and …

Mid-band tapped for 5G launch followed by millimeter wave Millimeter wave frequencies are a key piece of the low-, mid- and high-band spectrum mix that will support 5G over time. …

Sprint and T-Mobile US have indicated that they are prepared to put prepaid brand Boost Mobile up for sale if their proposed merger is approved. Reuters reports that there is …

IEEE prohibits Huawei personnel from peer-review process The multi-faceted battle between various U.S. government offices and Chinese technology company Huawei, largely a proxy for a larger trade war, this week …

I attended the Connectivity Expo event earlier this month for the first time.  It was an informative gathering of infrastructure players that make up the “OPEX” side of the mobile …

The Federal Communications Commission has officially wrapped up its first two millimeter wave spectrum auctions of the year, raising more than $2.7 billion in gross bids for more than 5,800 …

The German government has swelled its 2019 funding for artficial intelligence (AI) to €500 million and promised a further €500 million in 2020. The country wants to ensure advanced analytics …