5G Wireless

Expert Opinion

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.

Speedtest.net

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.

Expert Opinion

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.

FCC

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.

Expert Opinion

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.

Infrastructure

CTIA Report Claims Billions in Cost Savings for Americans

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

FCC

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.

Chips

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.

AVs

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.

Justice Department

Charter Chooses Nokia for 5G, Microsoft Children’s Privacy Settlement, FCC Adopts $5M Robocall Fine

Charter has selected Nokia for its 5G rollout.

ISP

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

USDA

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.

Expert Opinion

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.

Infrastructure

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.

Defense Department

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.

FCC

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.