Spectrum

Spectrum

FCC Moves Forward on Efforts to Promote Spectrum

Both the AWS-3 and Upper C-Band items included language seeking input on boosting Tribal spectrum ownership

Spectrum

WISPA Wants Spectrum Sharing from FCC Under Carr

The group said the upper C-band, eyed by 5G carriers ad Starlink, could be a candidate for sharing.

Spectrum

Senators Look for Way Forward on Spectrum Impasse

Lawmakers are looking to include FCC spectrum auction authority in upcoming budget legislation.

Congress

Cruz to Hold Commerce Hearing on FCC Auction Authority

Panel Chairman to review spectrum auctions within international context

Expert Opinion

Dean Bubley: Fact-Checking CTIA’s Testimony to Congress on Spectrum Policy

'The U.S. is among the leading nations in deploying platforms for dynamic multi-technology, multi-operator spectrum allocation.'

Spectrum

Higher Power Levels in Battle Between Commercial Wireless and Shared Spectrum

The 5G industry has favored increasing power in the shared CBRS band; a coalition of unlicensed wireless and public interest groups oppose

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

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.