Policy

As the telecommunications industry is readying for 5G, the first use case for 5G networks might be about supporting increasing IP traffic LONDON – Mission-critical applications, connected cars and, in …

TV broadcasters set an $86B price tag for 126 megahertz of spectrum in the 600 MHz band during the first stage of the reverse auction process Television broadcasters set a …

The mobile telecom market’s race towards 5G and the internet of things requires players to rethink spectrum plans, availability and models Wireless spectrum remains a hot topic in the commercial …

Investigation into pay-TV providers TWC, Charter, Dish Network, DirecTV, Comcast and Cox examines billing practices A U.S. Senate hearing this week focused on billing practices for five major pay-TV companies …

GSMA and CTIA to be equal partners in 2017 Mobile World Congress Americas event, which is to replace CTIA Super Mobility on the trade show calendar Wireless industry trade association …

Samsung and Intel are teaming up on an industry-wide IoT strategy initiative to develop strategic recommendations on IoT for U.S. policy makers. Samsung made its ambitions in the internet of …

FCC set for ‘Spectrum Frontiers’ proceedings next month in move to bolster spectrum support for 5G, IoT and virtual reality Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler talked all the usual …

FCC set for ‘Spectrum Frontiers’ proceedings next month in move to bolster spectrum support for 5G, IoT and virtual reality Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler talked all the usual …

Ericsson said it is cooperating with US authorities Swedish vendor Ericsson is under investigation by U.S. authorities over possible corruption in its activities in China, according to Swedish press reports. Ericsson …

Following a complaint from Comcast, the National Advertising Review Board has recommended Verizon back off its claim of being the leader in internet speeds provided through its FiOS home internet …

The European Commission has launched a consultation on opportunities for a coordinated introduction of 5G networks in the European Union by 2020 The European Commission has launched a consultation aimed at identifying …

Legal challenges are expected following a US District Appeals Court decision to back the FCC’s Open Internet Order A U.S. District Appeals Court decision backing the Federal Communications Commission’s Open …

The European Commission has launched a consultation on opportunities for a coordinated introduction of 5G networks in the European Union by 2020. The European Commission (EC) has launched a consultation aimed at …

The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upholds FCC Open Internet rules, scoring major victory for government agency The Federal Communications Commission scored a significant victory in …

AUSTIN, Texas – How can the federal government play an active role in driving the technology underlying smart city applications in a way that helps, rather than hinders, private-sector research …

Latest tower data ruling overturns last year’s panel ruling The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled May 31 by a 12-3 vote that cell tower data records regarding a …

More than 100 companies suggest ways US government can help advance the IoT Many industry watchers feel the U.S. is slipping behind other countries, particularly Germany and China, in creating …

Rivada fleshed out its FirstNet plans, announcing a handful of vendor partners, claims of agreements with a nationwide LTE carrier and regional telecom operators Fresh off plucking a former Sprint …

Sounding the alarm to prioritize innovation Austinites, Texans and Americans all have at least one thing in common; we like to look on the bright side. And there is good …

An ongoing study by the U.S. National Toxicology Program found increased cancer instances in male rodents exposed to cellphone radiation The link between cellphone use and some forms of cancer …

Next step before 700 MHz band is dedicated to mobile is negotiation with European Parliament The European Council confirmed it’s looking at opening the 700 MHz band for wireless broadband …

The advent of 5G networks gives Europe an opportunity to reclaim its lost leadership in mobile. The GSMA has now outlined an action plan to achieve that. The consensus is that …

As the United Nations call for public policy to promote ICT innovation in urban areas, the ITU and UNECE  have launched an advocacy platform for smart cities. The International Telecommunication …

Chinese ICT services provider Huawei confirmed it has filed a patent infringement suit against Korean company Samsung relating to technology used in its smartphones. Huawei said the lawsuits have been …

Technology, policy and IoT connecting the smart city You may have heard of the term “Connector” popularized by Malcom Gladwell’s The Tipping Point. I am one of them and I know …