Spectrum
T-Mobile Selling Valuable Spectrum to Grain Management
Grain Management is looking to market the airwaves to utility companies.
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
Court Declines to Stay 4.9 GHz Order on FirstNet
The FCC is looking to give AT&T's FirstNet access to more public safety spectrum.
Defense Department
FCC's Carr Wants Spectrum Pipeline with Auction Authority
The Defense Department has opposed the idea.
Spectrum
Ajit Pai to Lead CTIA, Wireless Lobby Announces
Pai chaired the FCC under the first Trump administration and worked on Trump's transition team in 2024.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on March 19, 2025 - Spectrum and the Opportunities for LEO Satellite Broadband
Securing the necessary spectrum for LEO operations is a key challenge.
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.
Defense Department
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
Commerce
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.
