
T-Mobile Touts Fixed Wireless Performance Jump
T-Mobile’s chief broadband officer cites speed and latency gains, rising customer satisfaction

5G Fixed Wireless Gains Blueprint for Multi-Tenant Broadband
The industry group said the new design helps providers extend reliable internet to multi-dwelling units.

U.S. Wireless Data Traffic Hit Record High in 2024
Americans used a record 132 trillion megabytes of wireless data in 2024, a sharp increase from the previous year.

Ericsson CEO Calls for Increased U.S.–EU Relations to Counter China
If Ericsson falls behind China, ‘our reason to exist is very limited’

Nate Karren: A Spectrum Pipeline on the Horizon
Congress should choose to open more spectrum as shortages crowd airwaves.

Trump Organization Announces Cellular Phone Service: Trump Mobile
Donald Trump Jr.: 'Trump Mobile is going to change the game.'

Wi-Fi is America’s Secret Weapon in the Tech Race with China
If we want to put America first, we must put Wi-Fi first.

Wireless Giants: AI Foundational to Next-Gen Networks
At CTIA Summit, industry leaders rallied behind Open RAN and artificial intelligence.

Federal Leaders Call for Immediate Spectrum Action at CTIA 5G Summit
Three top officials promised to deliver on commercial spectrum.

Ligado Order’s Fifth Anniversary Sparks Pushback
Terrestrial network operations in the L-band could cause interference, coalition says

Meeting A National Security Challenge: The Race To GPS Resiliency
The lack of a backup to GPS is one of the U.S.’s biggest national security risks.

Ookla Releases 5G Availability Data For Each State
T-Mobile found to have greatest 5G availability among users.

AT&T Names CEO John Stankey as Board Chair, Succeeding William Kennard
Stankey, CEO since 2020, will remain CEO even as he also assumes chairmanship of the telecom giant.
Dean Bubley: Fact-Checking CTIA’s Testimony to Congress on Spectrum Policy
'The U.S. is among the leading nations in deploying platforms for dynamic multi-technology, multi-operator spectrum allocation.'

Broadband Breakfast on February 19, 2025 - The New Convergence: Fiber and Wireless
As data demands soar, operators are racing to integrate fiber backhaul with wireless infrastructure.

Can Telecoms Stop Fixed Wireless Fraud and Bandwidth Abuse?
These issues not only strain network resources but also threaten customer satisfaction and the ability to deliver on service-level agreements.

Law Prof van Schewick Calls Net Neutrality Ruling 'a Radical Decision’
What if the FAA lost oversight of Delta and American Airlines? she asks.

Support Builds for T-Mobile/UScellular Merger
Supports spans from nonpartisan think tanks to women’s business centers

12 Days of Broadband
An annual series of the year's top 12 stories in broadband.

Joe Madden: The Next Killer App is AI Video
The use of video in the AI engine will have a significant impact on the network.

FCC Draft Order Would Loosen RDOF, CAF II Auction Financing Rules
The item would swap out Weiss ratings and let RDOF winner reduce their letters of credit sooner.

Consumer Groups Support EchoStar’s 5G Construction Extension
EchoStar’s commitments will advance public interest goals, OTI and Public Knowledge said.

UScellular: Intense Competition, Debt Drove Decision to Sell to T-Mobile
Officials from UScellular made their case to the FCC last week

Gomez: ‘Without Auction Authority, We Are Losing Talent and Leadership’
Regulator pressed Congress to restore FCC's auction authority

Echostar Sells Dish Network to Focus on 5G Network
The deal would bring more choice to consumers, according to EchoStar

T-Mobile, UScellular Pitch Merger to FCC
The companies said the cable industry's mobile offerings mitigate lost competition in UScellular's footprint.

Frontier Purchase Won't Change Fixed Wireless Strategy: Verizon CEO
The company is set to meet its goal of 4 million fixed wireless subscribers in the near future.

Benton: Local Governments Crucial in Preventing BEAD Bottlenecks
Across local, state, and federal levels efforts to streamline broadband permitting are intensifying.

FCC Moves Forward with 5G Fund for Rural America
Carr argued against moving forward with fund changes before BEAD deployments.

Wireless Carriers Press FCC to Expand Access to Light Poles
ISPs want the FCC to ensure access to light poles to speed infrastructure deployment.

T-Mobile, Metronet Seeks FCC Merger Approval
'The deal will not cause any diminution in competition.'
Fixed Wireless Subscriber Growth Solid in Q2
Some companies expressed concerns that the mass transition to fixed wireless could lead to future spectrum limitations.

OnGo Touts Google's Implementation of New Spectrum Sharing Rules
Google said said the adoption of less conservative and more realistic propagation models has led to dramatic improvements in CBRS.

Ookla Reports T-Mobile Fastest Mobile Provider
T-Mobile recorded median download speed of 234.82 Mbps.

Wireless Carriers Can Support 16 Million Fixed Wireless Customers, New Street Says
The four major providers will run out of fixed wireless capacity in 2029, the research firm predicted.

Dark Fiber Market Expects Significant Growth, Reports Verified Market Research
Growth is spurred by industry desire to stay ahead of future fiber demand.

AT&T Opposes Mobile Virtual Network Operators
AT&T claimed that the MVNO model limits ISPs scaling capability.

Wireless Industry Renews Effort to Access Light Poles
‘Access to light poles is especially needed as wireless providers seek to increase capacity,’ CTIA says

Raj Radjassamy: 5G Use Cases and the Broadband Interplay
The Director of 5G and wireless for OmniOn Power, discusses the current and future use cases of 5G broadband.

Lawmakers Take Important Step Forward with Spectrum Pipeline Act
The introduction of the Spectrum Pipeline Act represents an important step toward attempting to restore the FCC’s auction authority.

Ookla Claims Obstacles in Submitting Third-Party Speedtest Data for 5G Fund
Only the FCC's own speed test mobile application is currently functioning to submit mapping challenges for the 5G Fund.

Wireless Connectivity Market to Grow to $294 Billion by 2032
Wi-Fi and consumer electronics are expected to drive much of the growth.

Wolfgang Briglauer: For the FCC, a Cautionary Tale of EU 'Open Internet' Rules
Strong empirical evidence emerges that open internet regulations exert a significant, strong negative impact on fiber investments.

Network Slicing Could Harm Consumers And Competitors, Group Says
An open internet advocacy group sent a letter to the FCC urging them to regulate network slicing

NTIA Allocates $42 Million to Drive Research and Development in Open RAN Technology
The R&D initiative aims to revolutionize 4G and 5G mobile networks by using cloud-based software to reduce deployment costs, provide operational simplicity, and simplify new feature rollouts.

Rural Wireless Association Wants Changes to FCC's 5G Fund
The association wants certain USF-eligible areas excluded from an upcoming reverse auction.

FCC Enhances Broadband Access on Airplanes and Vessels with New Spectrum Rules
Companies have been eyeing the 70/80/90 GHz bands to power alternatives to satellite.

FCC and State AGs on Cybersecurity, FCC Approves Starlink, Verizon and Zebra on 5G
The FCC is partnering with state attorneys general to crack down on cybersecurity measures.

AT&T Partners with Ericsson on OpenRAN, FCC Extends Engineering Waiver, New COO at Atlas Digital Group
AT&T is pushing for more interoperability of equipment on its wireless network.

Industry Observers See MNO Opportunities in Leasing Network Space to MVNOs
Observers say MVNOs are presenting growth opportunities for network-owning service providers.

A Hidden Issue Potentially Impacting BEAD Implementation: Pole Attachments
Problems accessing poles could delay fiber builds funded by the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.

Industry Praises FCC Proposal to Revamp the 5G Rural Fund
The FCC proposed adjusting the $9-billion budget allocated for the fund using updated maps

Rural Mobile Providers Push FCC to Alter 5G Fund Model
If carrier receiving legacy federal funds lose at auction, they could leave areas ‘stranded,’ providers say.

Broadband Breakfast on October 18, 2023 – Spectrum Sharing: How Promising and How Real Is It?
Some see potential in advancing 5G technology while others worry about connectivity performance

A Deep Dive into the BEAD Program’s Matching Funds
Will the program’s matching funds requirement stretch federal dollars, or hinder smalller providers?

New Broadband Data Tool, Alabama’s $8M Broadband Funding, Sparklight Project, GCI’s $4.9M Investment
Tool assesses the resilience of broadband infrastructures in case of natural hazards.

CTIA Report Finds Military Systems Can Coexist with 5G in 3 GHz Band
The lower 3 GHz spectrum can be made available for full power wireless based on successful deployment in foreign countries.

Sascha Meinrath: 12 GigaHertz Band is Key to Bridging the Digital Divide
We may miss a major opportunity to finally connect all areas of the country if we don’t leverage 5G FWA technology.

Precursors to BEAD Implementation: A Deep Dive Into Prior Broadband Programs
How will prior broadband programs impact BEAD Implementation?

T-Mobile Earnings Call Highlights Growth Goals in Spectrum and Fiber
The company said it was the best in industry for customer growth and is nationwide overall network leader in 5G networks.

Jeff Miller: Fixed Wireless Access Provides Opportunity for Lower-Cost Broadband
Fixed wireless has the potential to deliver data speeds that surpass current broadband networks.

CTIA Report Says 5G Available in 54% of U.S., 35% of Korea and 27% of China
The wireless association says 5G will add $1.5 trillion in GDP and 4.5 million in new jobs over 10 years.

Joel Thayer and Greg Guice: FCC Needs to Unchain T-Mobile to Promote 5G
5G is also helping carriers reach those on the wrong side of the digital divide.

A Deep Dive into Allocations Under the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program
What’s next for BEAD implementation?

CTIA Report Claims Billions in Cost Savings for Americans
Growth of 5G fixed wireless technology contingent on service providers having sufficient spectrum.

Dish Covers Over 70% of Population, EU Charges Google, ECF Disbursing Another $21M
DISH Network claims to provide 5G service to 240 million Americans, 70 percent of the population.

ACP Now Serving Over 18M Americans, Hundreds Apply for Wireless Innovation Fund, Friedman Invests in Telecom
The ACP program has added more than a million Americans since April.

Advocates for Connected Vehicle Technology Urge the FCC to Act
At stake are final rules for the widespread use of CV2X technology in addition to spectrum allocation.

Charter Chooses Nokia for 5G, Microsoft Children’s Privacy Settlement, FCC Adopts $5M Robocall Fine
Charter has selected Nokia for its 5G rollout.

Impacts of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022
When President Biden talks about his economic program, the CHIPS Act is the star of the show.

Video Conferencing with Disabilities, House Bill Promoting U.S. Electronics, Wi-Fi Lags in Homes
Video conference platforms would need to follow Americans with Disabilities Act requirements under the Communications Act

FCC Releases Broadband Funding Map, ‘Most’ Map Data Issues Resolved, More Midband Spectrum
The new map allows users to track projects subsidized by the federal government.

Debra Berlyn: Creating a Path to Close the Digital Divide for Older Adults
Programs like the ACP and technologies like fixed wireless can play a key role in connecting older adults.

New Variant of Passive Optical Networking Beginning to Take Root: Broadband Communities
Faster speeds enabled by XGS-PONs are in high demand, say network operators.

Crown Castle CEO Says 5G Plus Fixed Wireless Can Rival Fiber Connections
Experts say that 5G increases fixed wireless speed to be a competitor to wired networks.

Starlink Likes FCC Direction on 12 GHz, Verizon & Comcast Urge ACP Funding, FCC Head on ACP Tour
The sharing of the 12 GHz band between satellite and mobile services has been the subject of contention for years.

Revisiting the NTIA's Middle Program Ahead of Funding Announcements
The NTIA is on the cusp of announcing the award winners to the states by June 30, 2023.

T-Mobile Reiterates Need for FCC Spectrum Auction Authority, Touts 5G for Home Internet
T-Mobile touted the strength of its 5G wireless network for home internet.

Verizon Awaiting Next C-Band Influx for Further Fixed-Wireless Expansion: Vestberg
Executives said fixed-wireless service has become one of the biggest uses for its 5G network.

Rip and Replace Bill, NTIA Head on 6G, Charter’s New Promotion
The FCC has said there is a $3 billion shortfall in funding to replace security threat equipment.

Spectrum Stakeholders Comment on NTIA’s Proposed National Strategy
Trade groups and other organizations disagreed over issues such as spectrum sharing.

Charter Suggests Network Authentication Layer for Equipment Certification
The telecom said manufacturers are in the best position to ensure security.

Green Energy Provisions Meet Smart Grid and Broadband Infrastructure
Advances for the green economy in the Inflation Reduction Act rely upon smart grid infrastructure.

Growing Investment in Digital Infrastructure, Especially Fiber: Connected America Conference
As providers attempt to expand their fiber footprints, some are turning to open access networks.

Barriers to Last-Mile Fiber Include Affordability: Connected America Conference
Industry experts agreed that reaching each individual consumer is the key to a full-fiber future.

Experts Call for Spectrum Allocation Reform, Pointing to C-Band Clash Between Airlines and 5G
Panelists emphasized the need to allow more time for research and collaboration throughout the auction process.

Content Moderation, Section 230 and the Future of Online Speech
Our comprehensive report examines the extremely timely issue of content moderation and Section 230 from multiple angles.

Sole FTC Republican to Resign, Faster Decisions from Meta Oversight Board, High Variance in 5G Performance
Wilson accused Chairwoman Lina Khan of defying legal precedent and abusing her power.

Satellites Expected to Increase, $30 Million From Emergency Connectivity Fund, NTIA 5G Challenge
The U.S. must remain a market leader in the satellite sector, said Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone

Innovation Fund’s Global Approach May Improve O-RAN Deployment: Commenters
The $1.5 billion Innovation Fund should be used to promote global adoption, say commenters.

What to Know About Build America, Buy America Provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Will providers be required to use equipment that is not readily available within the United States?

Subsidies for Hotspot Devices a ‘Great Idea,’ FCC Chairwoman Says
The commission has been exploring the broadening of the E-Rate program, a high-cost program under the Universal Service Fund.

FCC-NTIA Cooperation on Innovation Fund, Fiber Provider Acquired, T-Mobile Fast on Mobile
Rosenworcel hopes NTIA and the regulator can work together on $1.5B Innovation Fund.

What You Need to Know About the FCC’s Maps and the Challenge Process
The Broadband Breakfast Report for January 2023 lays out the things to know about the challenge process.

CES 2023: Commissioner Starks Highlights Environmental Benefits of 5G Connectivity
Starks also said federal housing support should be linked to the Affordable Connectivity Program.

CES 2023: 5G Will Drive Safer Transportation
More comprehensive data-sharing is made possible by the reduced latency of 5G, CES hears.

A Broadband Breakfast Preview of the Consumer Electronics Show 2023
Broadband Breakfast’s coverage of CES will illuminate cutting-edge technologies.

Fiber Finds Its Footing, Offering Future-Proof High Speeds
The COVID-19 pandemic provided the foundation case for why fiber’s symmetrical capabilities have became so central.

Maryland Bans TikTok on State Network, New Head of Open Technology Institute, UScellular Expands 5G
The ban will also apply to other Chinese and Russian technologies and applications.

Jeff Miller: Tools to Manage the Next-Generation Network Buildouts
Service providers that use GIS applications are able to reduce design time by 80 percent.
