Spectrum
President Biden Signs Law Giving FCC Limited Authority Over Spectrum Licenses
Under the 5G SALE Act, the FCC will be able to issue 8,000 licenses purchased before its spectrum auction authority expired in March.
Whether licensed, unlicensed or shared, radio frequency spectrum is the critical resource for wireless communication.
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Under the 5G SALE Act, the FCC will be able to issue 8,000 licenses purchased before its spectrum auction authority expired in March.
Expert Opinion
The 5G war is on and there’s a lot of concern about the U.S. position vis-a-vis China.
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An identical bill passed the Senate in September.
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NTIA head Alan Davidson told lawmakers the unpublished study says sharing in the band is not currently feasible.
Funding
The move is a win for wireless providers, who have been pushing the NTIA on the issue.
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The NTIA will study repurposing 2,786 MHz of spectrum in the next two years.
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The framework could help free up more spectrum to meet rising demand, some experts said.
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But they worry a change in FCC data collection could jeopardize BEAD funds for wireless providers.
Infrastructure
Main considerations for wireless tower builders are Tribal sites, airports and endangered species
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The Federal Communications Commission first took comments on the proposal in 2020.
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The lower 3 GHz spectrum can be made available for full power wireless based on successful deployment in foreign countries.
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Rulemaking could unlock critical capacity in the 12.2 GHz spectrum band.
Wireless
The company said it was the best in industry for customer growth and is nationwide overall network leader in 5G networks.
Artificial Intelligence
The type and speed of AI regulation has implications for innovation and children’s safety.
Spectrum
Experts suggest partitioned spectrum and receiver innovation.
Wireless
Verizon executives said the company is continuing to look into lead-clad cable concerns.