Different private network spectrum suits different use cases, but is a challenge for cost-efficiency and ecosystem growth
A variety of airwaves are being used or proposed for private network spectrum, from low-band spectrum in the 400 GHz range to millimeter-wave spectrum allocations. That wide range...
As UScellular proceeds with a proposed $4.4 billion acquisition of its wireless operations by T-Mobile US—which would essentially turn the mobile network operator into an infrastructure company—the last of the large regional MNOs has struck a deal to sell some of its remaining spectrum...
5G is still ramping up, but an early and proactive approach to 6G spectrum allocation is key
In May 2024, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) sought public comment and information on the current state of development of as-yet-unstandardized 6G wireless systems, indicating that...
Continued midband spectrum deployments by U.S. national carriers are further improving 5G performance, according to new analysis by Ookla of the 5G experience in the U.S. as of the first quarter of 2024.
"Speedtest Intelligence data shows a clear correlation between the release of...
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Rogers rolls out...
EchoStar, which merged with Dish, wants a national spectrum screen of 25%
Every other year, the Federal Communications Commission asks for input on the state of competition in the domestic communications market, to help inform a report to Congress. This year, EchoStar—now the parent company...
'All the greenfield is gone': Federal government wants a 12-18 month push with industry, academia to develop cutting-edge sharing tech
The Department of Defense and NTIA are spearheading a dynamic spectrum-sharing framework "moonshot" with industry and academia to develop and test cutting-edge dynamic spectrum-sharing approaches...
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has released the implementation plan for the Biden administration's National Spectrum Strategy, which aims to kick off working groups on three candidate bands this month and have technical work to be completed by the end of next year....
New bill requires at least 1,250 megahertz of spectrum between 1.3-13.2 GHz be auctioned for full-power, licensed commercial use
It has been slightly more than a year since the auction authority of the Federal Communications Commission was allowed to lapse, and a new, Republican-backed bill...
Regional operator is continuing a strategic review of its options
UScellular reported operating revenues that were slightly down compared to last year's fourth quarter, but narrowed its losses from $28 million in the year-ago period to a loss of $14 million in 2023's fourth quarer....
'NTIA has less than two years to get the U.S. back on track," telecom industry group's CEO writes
The United States' leadership in spectrum policy, 5G and reaping the economic benefits of the most advanced mobile networks are in jeopardy and have to get back...
FCC's auction authority has yet to be reinstated by Congress
It literally took an act of Congress, but T-Mobile US will get access to the licenses the carrier won in 2022.
President Joe Biden has signed the 5G SALE Act, giving temporary authorization to the...
National spectrum strategy identifies five bands totaling nearly 2,800 megahertz, with emphasis on the midband
The Biden administration has proposed a long-awaited spectrum pipeline of five candidate bands for near-term study and development, totaling 2,786 megahertz with an emphasis on midband spectrum and bolstering technology...
T-Mobile US continues its strong performance, gaining postpaid phone net adds of 850,000 during the third quarter and seeing its service revenues grow 4% year-over-year to $15.9 billion.
Postpaid service revenues saw even better numbers, with a growth rate of 6% to $12.3 billion. Overall...
Everybody else is doing it, so why can't we? A new CTIA report breaks down how lower-midband spectrum at is being used for 5G—and already co-existing—with U.S. military systems in use around the world, and urges federal regulators to segment the band at 3.3...
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories!
Canada auctions midband...
State Department is requesting the band be officially recognized for 5G
As the U.S. federal government continues its efforts to identify additional spectrum for mobile network use, particularly in the midband range, the U.S. State Department is beginning the process to have 3.3-3.4 GHz become...
The future of spectrum is at a crossroads
PITTSBURGH, Penn.—Good wireless spectrum is hard to find, and it's getting harder and more complex. There are pressures all the way from the local level to the international one, for leadership in defining new bands that will...
Spectrum allocations peaked in 2021, with $140.1 billion in spectrum either auctioned or assigned
The United States C-Band continues to hold the record for the most expensive spectrum in the overall landscape, according to a new spectrum pricing report from the Global mobile Suppliers Association....
The midband spectrum is mostly available in rural areas
The Federal Communications Commission has officially granted the first batch of recently auctioned 2.5 GHz overlay licenses, from an auction which was dominated by T-Mobile US.
T-Mobile US was already the dominant license and lease-holder in...
Around the world, regulators are exploring various strategies to spectrum management that makes room for private network allocations. At the recent Private Networks European Forum event, representatives from regulatory agencies in the U.K. (Ofcom), Sweden (PTS) and Germany (Federal Network Agency, or BNetzA) discussed...
Around the world, regulators are exploring various strategies to spectrum management that makes room for private network allocations. At the recent Private Networks European Forum virtual event, representatives from regulatory agencies in the U.K. (Ofcom), Sweden (PTS) and Germany (Federal Network Agency, or BNetzA)...
The C-band auctions raised a staggering $81.17 billion in 2021
On the back of two important product releases — the ADXV DAS C-band solution and the SDRX C-band repeater — Advanced RF Technologies’ Chief Operating Officer Arnold Kim caught up with RCR Wireless News to...
Testing looks at "high C-Band" transmissions in the upper portion of the band
Concerns over potential interference between legacy radar altimeters in aircraft and new terrestrial 5G deployments in the C-Band spectrum sparked several federal testing and evaluation efforts. Amid the open question of whether...
