Spectrum
NTIA’s Arielle Roth Urges Early Push for U.S. Leadership in 6G
Roth said spectrum policy, international cooperation, and AI-driven networks will shape next-generation connectivity.
Telecommunications
U.S. Faces Pressure to Lead Global Telecom Rules Ahead of 2027 Spectrum Conference
Officials urged stronger coordination to counter China in global spectrum policy.
BEAD 2026
Experts Say $21 Billion Remaining BEAD Funds at Risk of Going Unused
Industry leaders push for faster distribution to avoid defaults, delays, and efforts to close the digital divide
China
Rep. Matsui Urges Stronger U.S. Coordination on 6G As Global Competition Grows
The California Democrat said the U.S. must align agencies and allies ahead of key global spectrum negotiations.
5G Wireless
8 Years After Its Founding at Mobile World Congress, Can Open RAN Scale?
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
EU
As 6G Approaches, European Commission Bets Millions on Continental Tech Leadership
Two of the three dominant global mobile equipment vendors are European, the partnership's governing board chair said.
Rural
Indian Minister Said Country Grew Broadband Subscribers From 60 Million to 1 Billion in a Decade
Mobile data prices fell 97 percent over 10 years, dropping from $3 per gigabyte to nine cents
MWC2026
Qualcomm Sets 2029 6G Timeline as Huawei Calls for Expanding and Advancing 5G
58 partners joined Qualcomm’s planned 2028 6G demos.
Earnings
T-Mobile Launches AI-Powered Live Translate Built Into Calls
T-Mobile is expecting 15 million fixed wireless broadband customers by 2030. It had 558,000 net broadband additions in Q4.
Mobile
Tech Group Says Seamless, Widespread Connectivity more Important than Speed for 6G
The Open Technology Institute suggested more industry coordination on indoor/outdoor handoffs, and more mobile-satellite service spectrum.
Expert Opinion
Dean Bubley: Winning in 6G Will Not Require More Spectrum
The White House 6G memorandum wrongly focuses on spectrum allocation instead of AI efficiency and spectrum sharing.
Expert Opinion
Wayne Brough: Don’t Let the NDAA Derail America’s Spectrum Pipeline and Tech Leadership
An NDAA provision granting Pentagon veto authority over spectrum reallocation could block commercial wireless expansion.
AI
NTIA to Make the 2028 Olympics a 6G Testbed
NTIA will ‘take the most ambitious, forward-leaning 6G concepts and show the world.’
Briefs
Nokia Deepens AI Push to Prepare for 6G Transition
Nokia licenses technology from Hewlett Packard Enterprises to enhance mobile networks.
SpaceX
FCC Auction Authority Renewal Sparks Debate on Spectrum Design, Federal Reallocation
Congress extends FCC auction authority through 2034 with 800 MHz mid-band requirement.
Expert Opinion
Nate Karren: A Spectrum Pipeline on the Horizon
Congress should choose to open more spectrum as shortages crowd airwaves.
