Ookla’s speed test surveys indicate that wireless providers are adding mmWave5G capacity around the country.

Ajit Pai, now CEO of CTIA, says spectrum policy and private investment are lowering costs and boosting performance.

Agency officials signal broader push into supply chain security and review of emerging technologies.

Reallocating the Lower 900 MHz band could undermine billions of devices already supporting safety and critical infrastructure.

A Citizens Broadband Radio Service auction could raise $45 billion for the U.S. Treasury

Officials pointed to new ownership rules, enforcement actions, and cybersecurity efforts.

Although it didn’t originate that way, O-RAN has become seen as an ‘anti-Huawei’ alliance. It stands to gain as U.S. and Europe are mandating removal of Chinese telecom equipment

Broadcasters face a shrinking window to modernize their distribution infrastructure as upcoming FCC spectrum auctions threaten to eliminate much of the C-band satellite capacity.

Mobile data prices fell 97 percent over 10 years, dropping from $3 per gigabyte to nine cents

The report analyzes mobile user experience data collected between Sept. 1 and Nov. 29, 2025.

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T-Mobile’s chief broadband officer cites speed and latency gains, rising customer satisfaction

The industry group said the new design helps providers extend reliable internet to multi-dwelling units.

Americans used a record 132 trillion megabytes of wireless data in 2024, a sharp increase from the previous year.

If Ericsson falls behind China, ‘our reason to exist is very limited’

Congress should choose to open more spectrum as shortages crowd airwaves.

Donald Trump Jr.: 'Trump Mobile is going to change the game.'

If we want to put America first, we must put Wi-Fi first.

At CTIA Summit, industry leaders rallied behind Open RAN and artificial intelligence.

Three top officials promised to deliver on commercial spectrum.

Terrestrial network operations in the L-band could cause interference, coalition says

The lack of a backup to GPS is one of the U.S.’s biggest national security risks.

T-Mobile found to have greatest 5G availability among users.

Stankey, CEO since 2020, will remain CEO even as he also assumes chairmanship of the telecom giant.

'The U.S. is among the leading nations in deploying platforms for dynamic multi-technology, multi-operator spectrum allocation.'

As data demands soar, operators are racing to integrate fiber backhaul with wireless infrastructure.

These issues not only strain network resources but also threaten customer satisfaction and the ability to deliver on service-level agreements.

What if the FAA lost oversight of Delta and American Airlines? she asks.

Supports spans from nonpartisan think tanks to women’s business centers

Broadband Breakfast is tracking mobile subscriptions.

Broadband Breakfast is tracking mobile prepaid subscriptions.

Broadband Breakfast is tracking mobile postpaid subscribers.

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The use of video in the AI engine will have a significant impact on the network.

The item would swap out Weiss ratings and let RDOF winner reduce their letters of credit sooner.

EchoStar’s commitments will advance public interest goals, OTI and Public Knowledge said.

Officials from UScellular made their case to the FCC last week

Regulator pressed Congress to restore FCC's auction authority

The deal would bring more choice to consumers, according to EchoStar

The companies said the cable industry's mobile offerings mitigate lost competition in UScellular's footprint.

The company is set to meet its goal of 4 million fixed wireless subscribers in the near future.

Across local, state, and federal levels efforts to streamline broadband permitting are intensifying.

Carr argued against moving forward with fund changes before BEAD deployments.

ISPs want the FCC to ensure access to light poles to speed infrastructure deployment.

'The deal will not cause any diminution in competition.'

Some companies expressed concerns that the mass transition to fixed wireless could lead to future spectrum limitations.

Google said said the adoption of less conservative and more realistic propagation models has led to dramatic improvements in CBRS.

T-Mobile recorded median download speed of 234.82 Mbps.

The four major providers will run out of fixed wireless capacity in 2029, the research firm predicted.

Growth is spurred by industry desire to stay ahead of future fiber demand.

AT&T claimed that the MVNO model limits ISPs scaling capability.

‘Access to light poles is especially needed as wireless providers seek to increase capacity,’ CTIA says

The Director of 5G and wireless for OmniOn Power, discusses the current and future use cases of 5G broadband.

The introduction of the Spectrum Pipeline Act represents an important step toward attempting to restore the FCC’s auction authority.

Only the FCC's own speed test mobile application is currently functioning to submit mapping challenges for the 5G Fund.

Wi-Fi and consumer electronics are expected to drive much of the growth.

Strong empirical evidence emerges that open internet regulations exert a significant, strong negative impact on fiber investments.

An open internet advocacy group sent a letter to the FCC urging them to regulate network slicing

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.

The association wants certain USF-eligible areas excluded from an upcoming reverse auction.

Companies have been eyeing the 70/80/90 GHz bands to power alternatives to satellite.

The FCC is partnering with state attorneys general to crack down on cybersecurity measures.

AT&T is pushing for more interoperability of equipment on its wireless network.

Observers say MVNOs are presenting growth opportunities for network-owning service providers.

Problems accessing poles could delay fiber builds funded by the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.

The FCC proposed adjusting the $9-billion budget allocated for the fund using updated maps

If carrier receiving legacy federal funds lose at auction, they could leave areas ‘stranded,’ providers say.

Some see potential in advancing 5G technology while others worry about connectivity performance

Will the program’s matching funds requirement stretch federal dollars, or hinder smalller providers?

Tool assesses the resilience of broadband infrastructures in case of natural hazards.

The lower 3 GHz spectrum can be made available for full power wireless based on successful deployment in foreign countries.

We may miss a major opportunity to finally connect all areas of the country if we don’t leverage 5G FWA technology.

How will prior broadband programs impact BEAD Implementation?

The company said it was the best in industry for customer growth and is nationwide overall network leader in 5G networks.

Fixed wireless has the potential to deliver data speeds that surpass current broadband networks.

The wireless association says 5G will add $1.5 trillion in GDP and 4.5 million in new jobs over 10 years.

5G is also helping carriers reach those on the wrong side of the digital divide.

What’s next for BEAD implementation?

Growth of 5G fixed wireless technology contingent on service providers having sufficient spectrum.

DISH Network claims to provide 5G service to 240 million Americans, 70 percent of the population.

The ACP program has added more than a million Americans since April.

At stake are final rules for the widespread use of CV2X technology in addition to spectrum allocation.

Charter has selected Nokia for its 5G rollout.

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

Video conference platforms would need to follow Americans with Disabilities Act requirements under the Communications Act

The new map allows users to track projects subsidized by the federal government.

Programs like the ACP and technologies like fixed wireless can play a key role in connecting older adults.

Faster speeds enabled by XGS-PONs are in high demand, say network operators.

Experts say that 5G increases fixed wireless speed to be a competitor to wired networks.

The sharing of the 12 GHz band between satellite and mobile services has been the subject of contention for years.

The NTIA is on the cusp of announcing the award winners to the states by June 30, 2023.

T-Mobile touted the strength of its 5G wireless network for home internet.

Executives said fixed-wireless service has become one of the biggest uses for its 5G network.

The FCC has said there is a $3 billion shortfall in funding to replace security threat equipment.

Trade groups and other organizations disagreed over issues such as spectrum sharing.

The telecom said manufacturers are in the best position to ensure security.

Advances for the green economy in the Inflation Reduction Act rely upon smart grid infrastructure.

As providers attempt to expand their fiber footprints, some are turning to open access networks.

Industry experts agreed that reaching each individual consumer is the key to a full-fiber future.

Panelists emphasized the need to allow more time for research and collaboration throughout the auction process.