Spectrum
EchoStar Aiming to Sell Remaining Terrestrial Spectrum by Sept. 2028
The company said it would commit to doing so if the FCC waived buildout deadlines for the licenses.
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
House Communications Subcommittee Sets GPS Hearing for June 4
An SIA attorney expects the FCC to seek more comment on the issue 'sometime this summer'
Spectrum
EchoStar Agrees to Drop Suit over AWS-3 Auction
The company would still be on the hook for a shortfall payment if the auction fetches less than $2.9 billion.
Briefs
Spectrum Creates Ultra-Low-Latency Internet
The brand is reducing internet delays with a new technology.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on June 10, 2026 - Drones and the Battle for Airspace
What is 'American Drone Dominance' all about?
Expert Opinion
Jim Brisimitzis and Stephen Leotis: How CBRS is Powering Rural America's Agricultural Future
CBRS shared spectrum is solving rural farms' connectivity crisis, but proposed higher-power rules could dismantle the balance making it work.
Spectrum
FCC Approves Verizon’s $1 Billion Spectrum Purchase From Array
Rural carriers urged the agency to take up a rulemaking on the MVNO marketplace.
Spectrum
TechFreedom Backs FCC Plan to Make Spectrum Abundant for ‘Weird Space Stuff’
The group finds an exponential growing need for spectrum to support emergent space operations.
Spectrum
FCC Approves EchoStar Spectrum Sales, With Escrow Requirement
It’s a victory for tower companies, who pushed for the condition.
Expert Opinion
Alejandro Roark: Spectrum Is the Foundation of America’s AI Future
America's physical AI future depends on a balanced spectrum strategy that pairs licensed auctions with expanded unlicensed and shared spectrum, the author urges.
ITU
U.S. Pushes 6 GHz Wi-Fi Strategy Against China
The fight over 6 GHz could shape future global telecom networks.
Spectrum
Airlines Want Reimbursement for Retrofitting Gear After Upper C-Band Auction
Wireless carriers, who would be on the hook, have opposed the idea.
Spectrum
Wireless, Cable Industries at Odds over Spectrum Needs for AI
NTIA also revamped spectrum.gov to display progress of spectrum studies.
Spectrum
NTIA and FCC Chiefs Tout Unified Spectrum Expansion Effort at CTIA Event
Leaders call for more airwaves to support 6G capacity and AI growth.
Spectrum
CBRS Proponents Reiterate Opposition to Higher Power
‘The spectrum access systems have no way of dealing with this.’
Spectrum
Ligado Wants NOAA Spectrum for Direct-to-Device Satellite Service
Aviation groups and others told Congress they feared interference from Ligado’s plans.
