light poles
Wireless Industry: Light Poles Covered Under Pole Access Rules
CTIA says clearer access rights would speed 5G deployment
CTIA
CTIA – The Wireless Association, is a leading trade group representing mobile wireless service providers.
Spectrum
Licensed, Unlicensed Interests Still at Odds on Key Band Ahead of WRC
They disagree on whether the U.S. should advocate for mobile use in the 7 GHz band.
enforcement
Major Telecom Trade Groups to Supreme Court: FCC Can’t Fine Us
The high court will hear arguments on the issue in April
mergers
New Bill Would Impose Shot Clocks on FCC Merger Reviews
Denials and hearing referrals would have to be voted on by commissioners.
Spectrum
International Coalition Building Important Ahead of WRC: Experts
In the U.S., licensed and unlicensed interests disagree on the 7 GHz band.
Spectrum
Disagreement Persists on Satellite use of Millimeter Wave Spectrum
Satellite companies want easier access, while carriers say that could upend licenses they purchased.
Spectrum
FAA Rules could Hinder Upper C-band Use, Mobile Industry Fears
The aviation industry backed the FAA’s proposed rules.
Wireless
CTIA Reiterates Opposition to FCC Prison Jamming Plan
Carr said last year the FCC could interpret the Communications Act as declaring contraband prison phones 'unauthorized communications'
Wireless
Battle to Bypass Wireless Permitting Continues
New CTIA study reveals efficient wireless development without environmental and historic preservation requirements.
Spectrum
Carriers and Satellite Companies at Odds on Millimeter Wave Spectrum
Satellite operators want easier access, which mobile providers fear would upend licenses they purchased.
Spectrum
Upper C-band Incumbent SES: Don’t Auction More Than 160 Megahertz
The Federal Communications Commission had proposed selling off as much as 180 megahertz in the band.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Accessibility, Consumer Groups Warn Against Scaling Back Broadband Transparency Labels
AARP cautioned the FCC against relying on ISPs’ characterizations of consumer behavior
Expert Opinion
Dean Bubley: CBRS Shared Spectrum Critical for U.S. Wireless Innovation
Federal spectrum auction mandates could threaten CBRS's GAA tier, which enables diverse users from rural ISPs to enterprises to deploy private wireless networks.
Wireless
CTIA Wireless Foundation Launches Catalyst 2026 Grants Program
Competitive grants will award more than $200,000 to wireless innovators
Maine
Bill to Eliminate Maine’s Broadband Authority Struck-and-Replaced by Committee
Maine Connect Authority president criticized what he called ‘surprisingly outdated’ thinking behind the bill.
Wireless
Industries Opposed to FCC Prison Jamming Proposal
Trade groups, companies suggested small-scale trials before moving forward.
