JD Vance
Sen. Blackburn Wants to Free Up Federal Spectrum for Commercial Use
The senator said unused spectrum could generate up to $100 billion for the federal government
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
Cable and Wireless Lobbyists Go to War Over Spectrum Auctions
Mobile carriers and cable heat up spectrum dispute as Congress works to reauthorize the FCC's ability to auction spectrum licenses.
Spectrum
T-Mobile, SpaceX to Launch Direct-to-Device Service in July
The satellite company is angling for spectrum sought after by the 5G carriers.
Brooke Donilon
Wireless Carriers, Consumer Advocates Want Spectrum Studies to Continue
The FCC legal ability to auction off spectrum lapsed in March 2023 over concerns DoD spectrum could be sold off.
Spectrum
FCC to Vote on AWS Auction, Inquiry into Upper C-Band
The agency's first meeting with Chairman Brendan Carr at the helm is set for Feb. 27.
Spectrum
Commerce Nominee Lutnick Leans Toward 5G Carriers on Spectrum
The GOP is looking to get spectrum auction authority into a budget reconciliation bill this year.
Spectrum
Dems Want Auction Authority Out of Reconciliation as Allen Reintroduces Spectrum Bill
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is pushing to include FCC auction authority in the budget reconciliation bill.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Ookla Study: Wireless Network Speeds of Comcast, Charter Have Soared
Measured user download speeds have increased by more than 100 Mbps
Public Safety
Satellite, Direct-to-Cell Connectivity a Lifeline During LA Wildfires
Starlink and T-Mobile activate emergency services as wildfires devastate Los Angeles County.
White Papers
No Permission Needed: Unlicensed Spectrum, Wi-Fi, and America’s Competitive Advantage
In modern China’s internet, permissionless innovation is anathema. In the U.S., it’s a success story.
12 Days of Broadband
Going Into Year 3 Without FCC Spectrum Auction Authority
Hope for a single auction, but not blanket authority, materialized at the end of the year.
White Papers
'Lessons from the History of Wi-Fi': A Critique
The report is interesting but ends up arguing against itself.
Spectrum
Latta Hoping for Auction Authority in Reconciliation
Video of Latta's speech also available on Broadband Breakfast.
Defense
Spectrum Strategy Director: Stick to the Plan
The White House in March laid out plans to study nearly 2,800 megahertz of government spectrum.
Spectrum
CCIA Raises Alarm Over T-Mobile, UScellular Merger
Trade group concerned about market consolidation, higher consumer bills.
Spectrum
Tech Group Unveils Policy Recommendations for the Next Administration
The TPI report warned against government overreach in content moderation.
