Spectrum

As NTN moves from proof of concept to commercial reality, the industry faces critical questions around business models, spectrum, device readiness, network architecture, interoperability, testing, and service assurance. From direct-to-device …

Tim Donovan, president and chief executive officer of the Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) told RCR that U.S. regional carriers need to continue investing in spectrum, network upgrades, and new services …

Steven Vondran, president and CEO of American Tower, said that the current phase of network deployment is increasingly focused on capacity rather than coverage In sum – what to know: …

From the newsletter (sign-up if you want it sooner): Amazon’s planned 5,105-satellite LEO constellation signals a shift in the D2D race – from proving satellite connectivity to embedding it within …

Quantum computing is moving from long-term promise to practical telecom experimentation, writes quantum software company Classiq. As operators tackle complex optimisation, forecasting and security challenges, early pilots are helping build …

What to know: Narrowing the performance gap: Opensignal concluded that new DOCSIS upgrades are helping cable operators dramatically improve upload performance, narrowing the long-standing gap with fiber and making cable …

Guang Yang, senior principal analyst at Omdia, told RCR Wireless News that it’s almost clear that the 6GHz band will be the core band for early 6G deployments in China …

Through ecosystem alignment, early system validation and a focus on an AI-native approach, Qualcomm is pushing 6G toward rollout in 2029 As it has with previous generations of cellular, Qualcomm …

With AI traffic expected to surge, Qualcomm sees spectrum decisions made today shaping 6G leadership in the future While the standards and technology needed to support commercial 6G launches in …

“We could see billions of dollars in benefits for the American economy,” says FCC chairman, Brendan Carr. In sum — what to know: Policy change: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) …

India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said talks are underway, covering potential collaboration on towers, fiber networks, and spectrum assets In sum – what to know: Sharing talks begin – Vodafone …

Richard Gilhooley, director of public affairs at Telus, told RCR Wireless News that the telco’s 5G coverage currently reaches 90% of the country’s population In sum – what to know: …

Frequency Range 3 (FR3) is positioned between sub-6 GHz and mmWave In sum – what to know: Not mmWave 2.0 – FR3 sits between sub-6 GHz and mmWave and is …

Private 5G is becoming a key pillar of industrial digitalisation, and yet it still presents problems for global enterprises in terms of spectrum regulation, radio design, and ecosystem partners. Deployment …

Vodafone said the test was conducted in Hannover, Germany, using MediaTek’s M90 modem operating over a 200MHz channel In sum – what to know: Record speeds – Tests in Germany …

The 3.4–3.560 GHz and 6.425–7.125 GHz bands are now reserved for IMT, according to the new plan unveiled by the Government of Vietnam In sum – what to know: Vietnam …

Following two rounds of bidding, VNPT secured the so-called B1-B1’ block, which covers the 703–713 MHz/758–768 MHz band In sum – what to know: VNPT wins 700 MHz license – …

CTIA’s annual survey of carriers shows continued growth and expansion of 5G cellular services and data How much do American consumers use their cell phones? Wireless network operator trade association …

By acquiring the right spectrum, Starlink positions itself not as a replacement for mobile network operators, but as a critical networking partner Elon Musk’s $19 billion acquisition of DISH’s spectrum …

Why has T-Mobile withdrawn (official) support for neutral-host deployments in CBRS spectrum? Has the CBRS brigade failed, and is its move justified, or is it just a classic carrier move …

SpaceX plans to deploy the new airwaves for its direct-to-cell service, designed to provide broadband-speed satellite connectivity directly to ordinary smartphones SpaceX’s $17B spectrum buy reshapes telecom competition – The …

MobileX founder says FCC must avoid repeating Sprint–T-Mobile US merger mistakes as spectrum changes hands AT&T’s plan to acquire spectrum from EchoStar is reigniting debate about the U.S. mobile market’s …

Argentina’s telecoms regulator has opened the 2.3-2.4 GHz band for private 4G/5G networks, offering 10-year SPIBA licences for indoor/outdoor enterprise use to support Industry 4.0 growth in the country. In …

The purchase will strengthen AT&T’s low- and mid-band spectrum portfolio and extend its reach across virtually every U.S. market In sum – what to know: $23B spectrum deal – AT&T …

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