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What’s going on with the T-band?

T-band spectrum used in 11 metro areas still slated for give-back Once upon a time in a Congress far, far away, public safety users were asking a national, interoperable mobile broadband network of their own. All right, said the congressional powers-that-be – we’ll set aside...

Democrats file to force vote on net neutrality rules

Senate Democrats have officially filed for a review of the lifting of so-called "net neutrality" rules under the Congressional Review Act, even as the Federal Communications Commission gave notice that Title II regulation of internet service providers is set to end on June 11. Once...

White House convenes AI summit with US tech leaders, as Europe forges ahead

The White House has convened a meeting today (May 10) of 40 leading tech firms to discuss policy issues related to artificial intelligence (AI), including workforce development, regulatory barriers, and sector-specific applications. The move follows a glut of state-sponsored European AI initiatives in the...

Brexit-bound UK follows EU with its own £1bn AI stimulus

The UK government has announced a £1 billion ($1.4bn) joint investment to stimulate the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) industry. The deal includes £600 million of additional funding, comprising £300 million of private sector investment from 50 technology firms, matched by £300 million of newly allocated...

ZTE says U.S ban could affect the survival of the company

  Chinese vendor says the restriction would also affect the interests of some U.S firms Chinese vendor ZTE said that a U.S. ban on the sale of components and software to the company is unfair and threatens its survival but will also potentially affect the interests...

After FCC repeal, states take up net neutrality banner

FCC preempted state-led action, but that isn't stopping handful of states In the aftermath of the U.S. Federal Communication Commission's controversial repeal of Obama-era net neutrality protections, state-level politicians are taking up the cause of a free and open internet. According to publish reports, officials in...

Russian regulator fails to award spectrum for 5G testing

MegaFon is currently the only telco with spectrum to carry out 5G testing Russia’s State Commission for Radio Frequencies (SCRF) has decided not to provide mobile operators Rostelecom, Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) and VimpelCom (Beeline) with the spectrum they had requested for testing 5G technologies, Russian...

Telecom Tweets of the Week: Net neutrality aftermath

In Federal Communications Commissioner Mignon Clyburn's dissent from the lifting of Title II regulation on internet service providers, she called her statement a "eulogy." Twitter users alternately cheered and mourned the end of net neutrality, which was put in place under the Obama administration and...

Industry reacts to veto of California small cell bill

One of the biggest challenges to scaling small cell deployments is variability in regulatory regimes--it's difficult to establish a uniform process when the rules are different in every city in the country. To facilitate a speedier evolution to ultra-dense networks, the telecom industry and...

An interview with Dean Brenner of Qualcomm on 5G spectrum in China

5G is truly a global phenomenon, and 5G NR – the global 5G standard – is being designed to support all spectrum types and bands for global deployments starting in 2019. We recently sat down with Dean Brenner, SVP of  Spectrum Strategy & Tech...

Putting the ‘artificial’ in AI (Reality Check)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently closed its formal comment period in its effort to reverse Title II utility-style regulation of the internet and restore broadband to its traditional status as an information service – the same status that it enjoyed for nearly 20...

#TBT: Faxes on your phone, calls from an airplane and other retro tech … this week in 1995

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 the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Get a fax...

Qualcomm enabling nonprofit operations in San Diego-area

The San Diego, Calif.-area is home to numerous nonprofits engaged in a wide range of charitable activities. But Mission Edge is different; the organization, itself a nonprofit, provides professional services like accounting, payroll, OSHA compliance and human resources to other nonprofits so they can...

City of Berkeley courting small cell investment

Smart city initiatives and business development are goals of small cell outreach While some city's take a combative posture toward wireless deployments for reasons ranging from community health concerns to aggressive siting fee structures, leaders in Berkeley, Calif., are actively looking for investment in small...

AT&T reportedly discussing Time Warner merger conditions

AT&T reportedly in talks to hammer out Time Warner merger conditions AT&T is in talks with federal officials on what conditions would help its proposed merger with Time Warner gain final government approval, according to published reports. Bloomberg reported that early-stage talks on Time Warner merger...

#TBT: Congress juggles telecom reform, FCC budget and spectrum revenues in pre-Twitter style … this week in 1995

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 the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! In pre-Twitter politics,...

Trump nominates FCC general counsel for seat on the dais

President Trump this week nominated Federal Communications Commission General Counsel Brendan Carr, a Republican, to the seat on the five-member commission vacated by former chairman Tom Wheeler. The nomination, which requires approval from the U.S. Senate, stipulates that Carr fill out Wheeler's term ending...

Deloitte: Massive fiber investment imperative to 5G success

$150 billion fiber investment needed to support network densification ahead of 5G, according to Deloitte analysts To keep up with current and future demand for mobile broadband, particularly in the context of future 5G network services, the U.S. needs to invest between $130 billion and...

Tech titans take Texas legislators to task on immigration tough talk

Michael Dell, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai, Tim Cook and others pen letter to Texas governor weighing in implications of immigration enforcement efforts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Republican state lawmakers are taking a tough stance on immigration. Earlier this month, Abbott signed a law allowing police...

FCC Commissioner Clyburn: “Hoping cooler heads will prevail” on net neutrality repeal

ORLANDO--As the Republican majority on the U.S. Federal Communications Commission looks to dismantle net neutrality regulations shepherded through by former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler under the administration of former President Barack Obama, Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, the lone Democrat on the regulatory body, continued to...

Florida bills could ease small cell deployment process

As carriers and advocacy groups push for streamlined small cell regulatory frameworks, lawmakers in the Sunshine State say, 'Florida needs 5G' While carriers in the U.S. have steadily deployed small cells to solve for challenging coverage and capacity scenarios, the rate of deployment has long...

Verizon remains comfortable with LTE, 5G spectrum position

The carrier may have come out of the recent 600 MHz incentive auction empty handed, but Verizon claims plenty of runway for current LTE and future 5G plans. Verizon Wireless may have come out of the recent 600 MHz incentive auction empty handed,...

3.5 GHz CBRS band progress set to bolster industry 5G plans

Federated Wireless CEO Iyad Tarazi notes continued progress in developing SAS platform, benefits of 3.5 GHz band for planned 5G deployments. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Federated Wireless CEO Iyad Tarazi to get an update on efforts to free...

T-Mobile, Dish bolster spectrum positions, while Sprint, AT&T remain flush

Spectrum positions coming out of the 600 MHz incentive auction show strong moves by T-Mobile and Dish, while Sprint and AT&T remain the market’s heavyweights. Aggressive bidding activity by T-Mobile US and Dish Network helped bolster each company’s respective spectrum positions, according to...