Mimosa predicts that ISPs across the globe will recognize that new methods are required to deliver ubiquitous, fast broadband.
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Qualcomm asks FCC for quick award of 700 MHz spectrum, while House telecom subcommittee Chairman Tauzin claims FCC corrupted by shakedowns … 17 years ago this week.
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Forward bidding in FCC 600 MHz incentive auction stage four set to begin on Wednesday with target price seen as attainable to end proceedings.
The Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings could come to a quick end following the...
Developments around millimeter wave spectrum in support of 5G services is expected to see considerable attention in 2017.
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CTIA-commissioned report from Accenture targets local communities in touting workforce and economy boost from 5G deployments.
Nothing boosts an argument for investing billions of dollars into a technology like throwing some large numbers behind that argument tied to job creation and a positive...
Unlimited data fans on Verizon and AT&T being strong-armed to comply or at least pay a bit more for the privilege, but at least the FCC has a sense of humor.
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Straight Path to pay up to $100M in penalties tied to falsifying build out claims for 28 GHz and 39 GHz millimeter wave spectrum core to 5G plans.
Straight Path Communications is looking to restart its business as a holder of vast...
Story corrected to clarify description of 600 MHz incentive auction "set aside" provision.
President Obama renominated Rosenworcel to FCC with chairman Wheeler set to step aside and 600 MHz incentive auction scheduled for important milestone.
Leadership at the Federal Communications Commission remains in flux...
With continued nurturing and support, 5G can play a significant role in the next administration’s plans.
The 21st century has already witnessed some of the most powerful, influential innovations in history. From major investments in wired and wireless networks, to the...
T-Mobile expects 5G to be a game changer in time, but until then continues to tap technology and spectrum to expand reach and ability of its LTE network.
T-Mobile US provided an end-of-year update on the scale and scope of its LTE...
Verizon was set to overtake AT&T as the nation’s largest wireless carrier, while China issued 3G licenses covering three technologies … 8 years ago this week.
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Citing program fraud, the FCC fined Total Call $30M and banned company from participating in the government-subsidized Lifeline program.
Total Call Mobile has again been slapped with a fine by the Federal Communications Commission tied to Lifeline fraud allegations, with the added...
Huawei surges; FCC moves on USF and 5G leadership, while scoring open internet victory; and Sprint pockets cash.
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Top 100 stories of 2016 include Sprint network upheaval, 5G network trials, M&A activity and a growing focus on IoT.
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The SAS interoperability test between Alphabet’s Access team and Federated Wireless bolsters plans to free up the 3.5 GHz band for eventual 5G support.
The telecommunication industry’s access to 3.5 GHz spectrum garnered momentum as Google parent company Alphabet and Federated...
In a move following past protocol, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said he would step down on the same day President-elect Donald Trump is to assume the White House.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler announced plans to leave the agency on Jan....
Ligado, which previously operated under the LightSquared name, scored a deal with GPS device maker Topcon in bid to gain access to L-Band spectrum.
Ligado Networks efforts to free up its midband spectrum resources continues to roll forward, with the firm recently...
Stage four of the FCC 600 MHz incentive auction process begins today with high hopes, though leadership at the government agency is in flux.
Television broadcasters are back on the clock as part of the Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive auction...
The launch of 5G services will be highly reliant on spectrum, but has poor planning by the FCC undercut crucial low-band support?
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Sprint said its 2.5 GHz-powered LTE service hit 100M pops covered, while AT&T laid out its long-term NFV, SDN plans … 2 years ago this week.
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Ongoing reverse and forward auction, millimeter wave efforts and CBRS sharing model represent new approaches to making spectrum available for wireless services.
WASHINGTON – Spectrum management and allocation is one of the Federal Communications Commission’s primary responsibilities, noted Julius Knapp, chief of...
Telecom operators again failed to meet television broadcaster demand for 600 MHz spectrum licenses, with the FCC set to begin crucial next stage Dec. 13.
The Federal Communications Commission’s attempt to infuse low-band spectrum into the “5G” technology path moves onto a...
AT&T encountered some issues during the launch of its DirecTV Now platform this week, while Sprint kicked some sand in the face of 600 MHz spectrum.
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Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and other telecom operators have a new target with stage three of the FCC’s 600 MHz incentive auction set for its forward round.
Telecommunication operators are set for their third chance to acquire access to 600 MHz spectrum licenses,...