Broadband Mapping and Data
Ookla Reports Improved Cable Speeds in North America
Upload speeds have increased by 11 times for cable companies like Spectrum in high-split cities
Spectrum
The use of radio frequency spectrum enables the delivery of high-speed wireless Internet access. Whether licensed, unlicensed or shared, radio frequency spectrum is the critical resource for wireless communication. The Communications Act of 1934 gave the FCC authority to auction spectrum, but that auction authority expired in March 2023.
Spectrum
Array Whistleblower Case not Wrapping Up Any Time Soon
Discovery is set to last through March 2028
Spectrum
NTIA to Release 7 GHz Study at Dec. 10 Event in Washington
NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth said she supported other countries updating power limit rules for low-Earth orbit satellites
Spectrum
FCC Clears Slate of Spectrum Items, Including Proposal to Expand Direct-to-Device
The agency didn’t act on a request from SpaceX to consider satellite service in spectrum targeted by the NextNav petition
Spectrum
DOJ Asks Judge to Toss Ligado Takings Case
The case centers on whether the government has to pay FCC license holders for seizing their airwaves
Spectrum
Wireless Carriers Opposed to FCC Plan for Direct-to-Device in 5G Bands
T-Mobile CEO Srini Gopalan met with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr last week to argue against satellite use in two prime bands
Satellite
NTIA Touts Efforts to Court Foreign Regulators for 2027 World Radiocommunications Summit
The agency touts 'fiber speeds, from space, at a fraction of the cost'
Spectrum
Citizens Broadband Radio Users Depend on Free Tier, New America Says
Proponents of the CBRS band fear disruption from increased power levels or an auction
Spectrum
NTIA on Track to Finish Spectrum Study by December
The agency expects the FCC to propose auction rules ‘pretty quickly’ after that
Expert Opinion
Matthew Kandrach: Wi-Fi is America’s Secret Weapon for Wireless Competition
Wi-Fi empowers cable providers to challenge traditional carriers
Spectrum
FCC to Consider New Spectrum Auction, Slate of Other Wireless Initiatives
At its Oct. 29 meeting, the FCC will also consider blocking China-based labs from its equipment certification program
Spectrum
Dozens of Groups Urge Top Trump Officials to Oppose NextNav Plan
Opponents said an upcoming FCC proposal on GPS ‘may incorporate elements of’ the company’s plan
Spectrum
AT&T Looking to Lease More 3.45 GHz Spectrum
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said planned auctions could bring in $100 billion
Spectrum
Ligado Now Claiming $50 Billion in Damages By Defense Department
The company filed a new takings complaint against the government Friday
Spectrum
FCC Adviser Says More Spectrum Auction NPRMs Coming Soon
The agency is moving to put several additional frequencies into play.
Spectrum
Wireless ISP Seeking $777 Million From T-Mobile for Interference
Maryland-based Bloosurf told the FCC it had seen 2.5 GHz interference since 2020.
