With every generation of wireless technology new applications reveal themselves, and experts say 5G is no exception.
The Next Generation Telecommunications Act received bipartisan support.
The slices of 2.5 GHz mid-band will be licenses for flexible use, including for 5G.
The initiative would dedicate proceeds from future spectrum auctions.
Davidson said that he hopes to avoid inter-agency conflicts such as last month’s dispute with airlines over 5G interference.
Announcement comes after a Republican lawmaker urging agencies to reaffirm partnership on spectrum policy and coordination.
Aiken helped elevate the profile of the wireless association in Washington.
The hope is coordination problems will be relieved when the Senate confirms NTIA head.
Currently, consumers are not being provided the information they need to make the leap, a consultant said.
New approaches must leapfrog the slow pace of extending fiber to the home and high costs of 5G and satellite.
Industry bigwigs say the decision paves the way for next-generation Wi-Fi.
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.
CBRS presents an alternative where fiber installation is difficult.
The commissioner also said he thinks Biden will support Big Tech contributions to the Universal Service Fund.
The infrastructure bill's tech neutrality is concerning critics who say money will go to satellite, not enough to fiber.
The companies agree to consumer protection measures as conditions of the transaction.
The project is funded by a National Science Foundation grant and keeps diversity and inclusion in mind for its research goals.
Supply chain issues are impacting Dish's ability to bring on new customers, company says.
More experts weight in on the debate about whether the 12 GHz band can coexist with 5G operations.
Satellites, at the very least, can act as backup connections, webinar heard.
Company says that the next generation of its products depend on 5G progress.
Huawei’s CTO avoided questions about concerns over its network infrastructure security as countries ban its products.
5G crusader Commissioner Brendan Carr voiced pride in the FCC’s focus on 5G over the past four years
The acting chairwoman said the country needs to move quickly to adopt 5G for future technologies.
Many WISPs are no longer merely "wireless" internet service providers, but offer fiber-optics in a hybrid solution.
At our October 13, 2021, event, we'll discuss trends toward hybrid technology and government grants by WISPs.
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The bill would ensure adequate mid-band spectrum is available for commercial use to expand broadband availability.
Dish said it needs non-contiguous 600 MHz band licenses to test open-RAN 5G network in two markets.
Competing submissions to the FCC show the friction over valuable mid-band spectrum.
Allowing 5G use of the 12 GHz band will lead to better broadband.
Wireless push by FCC has led to higher capacity broadband throughout multi-tenant buildings.
Satellite service provider Dish, which is open to 12 GHz for mobile, recently signed a network sharing deal with AT&T.
Will the 12 GHz band be opened for 5G uses or remain exclusively for satellite services?
FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington said focus on spectrum decision will become increasingly important for digital success.
Greater availability of mid-band spectrum has kick-started 5G through better signal propagation, penetration and carrying capacity.
Artificial intelligence can help manage an increasingly growing network with the advent of new devices on 5G networks.
Founded in India in 1988, STL has expanded far beyond its historical focus on fiber optics.
Start Your Own ISP founder discusses how WISP technology enables rural communities to access broadband.
A decade after the advent of LTE, the next-generation 5G will be, and already is, a critical resource for Americans.