Expert Opinion
Kevin Ross: The Time is Now to Expand Internet Access with Fixed Wireless Broadband at Gigabit Speeds
New approaches must leapfrog the slow pace of extending fiber to the home and high costs of 5G and satellite.
Wireless technologies are critical for mobile communications, and for being able to reach remote locations.
Expert Opinion
New approaches must leapfrog the slow pace of extending fiber to the home and high costs of 5G and satellite.
Wireless
Industry bigwigs say the decision paves the way for next-generation Wi-Fi.
Satellite
According to data from Ookla, Starlink’s median speeds in the U.S. dipped below 100 Mbps download, the speeds required for federal infrastructure bill money.
Expert Opinion
CBRS presents an alternative where fiber installation is difficult.
Infrastructure
Gary Bolton and Nicol Turner Lee debated technology use to tackle the digital divide.
Wireless
The companies agree to consumer protection measures as conditions of the transaction.
Wireless
The project is funded by a National Science Foundation grant and keeps diversity and inclusion in mind for its research goals.
Wireless
Supply chain issues are impacting Dish’s ability to bring on new customers, company says.
5G Wireless
Company says that the next generation of its products depend on 5G progress.
Infrastructure
Concern that pandemic only temporarily heightened broadband awareness in Washington.
Former FCC commissioner confused by Biden, China Mobile only choosing Huawei and ZTE, and AT&T partners with Frontier.
The FCC extends Form 477 comment deadline, AT&T secures State Department contract, mobile wireless driving equipment demand.
Expert Opinion
Allowing 5G use of the 12 GHz band will lead to better broadband.
Wireless
Wireless push by FCC has led to higher capacity broadband throughout multi-tenant buildings.
Funding
Debate has pitted certain tech over others, but the WIA says all broadband tech must be considered.
5G Wireless
Greater availability of mid-band spectrum has kick-started 5G through better signal propagation, penetration and carrying capacity.