5G Wireless

FCC

Federal Communications Commissioner Geoffrey Starks Presses Need for More Action on E-Waste

FCC commissioner Geoffrey Starks encourages manufacturers to help reduce emissions to protect the planet.

FAA

Russian Cyberattacks on Ukraine, FAA 5G Directive, Truth Social Launches with Issues

Ukraine came under heavy cyberattacks before the invasion on Thursday.

FCC

Rosenworcel’s Proposal for 9-1-1, Harris to Talk Broadband, AT&T Joins Ericsson Startup 5G Program

Rosenworcel wants future spectrum proceeds to go toward improving next-generation 9-1-1 system.

Defense Department

NTIA Head Says Agency Is Currently Testing Military Equipment’s Sensitivity to 5G

Davidson said that he hopes to avoid inter-agency conflicts such as last month’s dispute with airlines over 5G interference.

5G Wireless

‘Buy American’ Waiver Request, AT&T Cuts Dividend for Builds, Jamestown Municipal Broadband Program

Telecom industry associations are asking for an exemption from ‘Buy American’ provisions in the infrastructure bill.

Expert Opinion

Ken Kennedy: The Telco Industry’s Identity Crisis and Why It is a Good Thing

In 2022, telecom service provides are primed to deliver services to any number of end users through ‘B2B2X’.

FCC

Starlink Launch, C-band on Speeds, HTH-AirVoice Merger To Expand Lifeline, Affordable Connectivity Program

Starlink plans to launch nearly 50 low-earth orbit satellites on Monday.

FCC

Airlines’ 5G Warning, 3.45 GHz Winners, Bongino YouTube Suspension

Airlines claim the need to cancel a many flights because of interference between altimeters and 5G transmitters.

FAA

Affordable Connectivity Program Rules, 5G ‘Buffer Zones’, Low-Cost Broadband Enrollment

The FCC’s proposed rules would establish the requirements for households to be eligible for the new device subsidy program.

FCC

CES 2022: 5G, Aviation Crisis a Problem of Federal Coordination, Observers Say

The hope is coordination problems will be relieved when the Senate confirms NTIA head.

CES

CES 2022: Educating Consumers About 5G Will Encourage Wider Adoption

Currently, consumers are not being provided the information they need to make the leap, a consultant said.

DISH

Dish Wireless New President, TPI First Broadband Report, Maine Town Challenges Coverage Claims

Dish Wireless has a new president at a critical time in push to become major wireless player in the U.S.

FAA

5G Airport Delay, Sohn Endorsements, Benton Leadership, Digital Equity Nominations

Despite their initial refusal to delay, Verizon and AT&T reversed course on their position to delay 5G deployment around airports.

FCC

Affordable Connectivity Program Launch, Airlines Want 5G Delay, Americans Adopt More Home Health Devices

The FCC has launched the Affordable Connectivity Program, which extends the Emergency Broadband Benefit program.

DC Circuit

D.C. Circuit Upholds Freed Up 6 GHz, Wireless Players Celebrate

Industry bigwigs say the decision paves the way for next-generation Wi-Fi.

Infrastructure

Leading Telecom Media Heads Expect More Fiber and Public-Private Partnerships in 2022

Leading figures in telecom media share thoughts on what the next year will hold for the industry.