BROWSING: 900 MHz
Lower Colorado River Authority to test private network via Anterix’s 900 MHz
The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has been granted authorization by the Federal Communications Commission to test the use of a private cellular network relying on 900 MHz spectrum held by Anterix.
LCRA operates six dams and produces hydroelectric power, providing wholesale electricity to...
Sweden kicks off new spectrum auction
PTS plans to award spectrum in the 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands
The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) has officially launched a spectrum auction to award frequencies in the 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands.
The auction, which started on...
Xcel Energy taps Nokia for private LTE in Anterix band across eight US states
Nokia is to deploy a private LTE network in the Anterix-owned 900 MHz band in the US for energy provider Xcel Energy. The deployment will support the firm’s grid modernisation and renewable energy strategies, plus optimised delivery of electricity and natural gas. The deployment...
Ondas gains “at least” $15m in two-part round to fund US private networks play
US private cellular and drone services provider Ondas Holdings, parent of Ondas Networks, has raised “at least” $15 million in a two-phase venture funding deal with Charles & Potomac Capital (C&P Group). The new investment will go to “accelerate production, fulfill backlog and support...
Optus starts to activate its 900 MHz spectrum in Australia
Optus said that this technology update will increase its 5G coverage by 20% on a per-site basis
Australian operator Optus has activated its spectrum in the 900 MHz band with the aim of increasing its 5G footprint and improving rural and in-building coverage.
The telco said...
Hong Kong seeks to reassign 850/900 MHz, 2.3 Ghz spectrum
The Hong Kong government is taking comments through December 15
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (SCED) and the Communications Authority (CA) recently launched a public consultation on the proposed reassignment of 20 megahertz of spectrum in the 850/900 MHz bands and 90...
China reaches 2.22 million 5G base stations at end-Q3
During the first nine months of the year, operators in China added 795,000 5G base stations
China ended September with a total of 2.22 million 5G base stations across the country, state news service Xinhua reported.
The figure represents a net increase of 795,000 5G base...
Regional power utility Xcel Energy signs with Anterix for private LTE in eight US states
Regional US electric utility Xcel Energy has signed a deal with Anterix to lease its 900 MHz spectrum for private LTE across its service area in eight western and midwestern states. The deal is another sign of momentum for Anterix, which has signed a...
Nokia intros devices and features for private 5G in CBRS 3.5 GHz, Anterix 900 MHz in US
The other Industry 4.0 announcement from Nokia’s enterprise group this week, ahead of Hannover Messe USA next week, is about 5G devices, plus spectrum access and new dashboarding for private 5G systems. The Finnish firm, fresh from talking industrial software, and following its separate...
Anterix close to attracting new firms for 900 MHz licenses: CEO
In 2020, the FCC approved usage of the 900 MHz band in the U.S. for private LTE and 5G networking by energy companies, in response to a long-standing request by Anterix
Private networking firm Anterix, which holds wide swathes of 900 MHz spectrum in the...
European Commission authorizes additional spectrum bands for 5G
The European Commission announced new decisions to open up additional frequencies for the provision of 5G services in the European Union.
The body decided that the 900 MHz and 1.8 GHz bands will be used for the provision of 5G in member countries. These radio...
Anterix adds Ericsson to roster of private LTE kit vendors for US smart grid push
Anterix has followed deals with Motorola and Nokia with a third contract for LTE equipment for private network deployments in the utilities sector, this time with Swedish vendor Ericsson. The New Jersey based firm holds 900 MHz spectrum in the mainland US, as well...
US power firm Ameren takes 900 MHz licence for private LTE network
US electricity and gas utility Ameren is to deploy a private LTE network in the 900 MHz band for customers in Missouri and Illinois. It is the first licence to be granted in the spectrum band by private networking firm Anterix, which holds the...
Amazon picks LoRa for smart-home telco platform – plus Nordic, Silicon Labs, Tile
Amazon has selected LoRa for its new Sidewalk wireless networking platform, running in 900 MHz spectrum, according to Semtech. Camarillo-based Semtech hailed its technology’s move into the consumer space. At the same time, Nordic Semiconductor, Silicon Labs, and Tile have variously said they have...
Siemens, Ondas in radio supply exclusive for rail sector, amid US spectrum shakeup
Siemens has struck a deal with private network provider Ondas Networks to range the California firm’s wireless radio systems under its own brand in North America, as part of its offer to the railroad sector.
The German industrial giant will integrate radio technology from Ondas...
FCC approves ‘small-but-mighty’ 900 MHz tranche for private LTE for US utilities
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to approve usage of six megahertz of 900 MHz spectrum for private networking by utility companies in the US, declaring the ‘juice is worth the squeeze’ despite its diminutive spread.
The six-megahertz is split between two five-megahertz holdings...
FCC to rule on 900 MHz spectrum for private LTE and 5G networks for smart utilities
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has said it will consider allowing the 900 MHz band in the US to be used by energy companies for private LTE and 5G networking.
The move is a response to a long-standing request by private networking firm Anterix, which...
NREL private LTE pilot moves to second phase
A private LTE network testing the use of the technology for distributed energy grid applications has successfully completed its first phase and is moving into its second.
The trial network, constructed at the National Renewable Energy Lab's location in Golden, Colorado, uses 900 MHz spectrum...
pdvWireless rebrands amid continued focus on private LTE for utilities
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 industry remains the same.
Anterix officially began trading yesterday under a new Nasdaq ticker symbol:...
In potential boost for private LTE, FCC proposes reconfiguring 900 MHz spectrum
Will Nextel essentially be reincarnated as a private LTE provider?
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a notice of proposed rulemaking that would allow a broadband allocation at 900 MHz, reconfiguring the band from its current narrowband-only allocation and opening up the possibility that it...