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.
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.
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.
Defense
NTIA, Defense Release National Spectrum Strategy Study on Lower 37 GHz Band
The agencies largely endorsed an FCC plan for sharing among military and commercial users.
Spectrum
Open Technology Institute’s ‘Third Way’ for Spectrum Sharing
The group proposed expanding low-power, indoor use to more bands.
Spectrum
DOJ Asks FCC to Pause T-Mobile, UScellular Transaction
Foreign ownership of T-Mobile could pose a security risk, DOJ said
Spectrum
Senate Majority Leader Thune Expected to Prioritize Spectrum
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., would likely rein in Sen. Ted Cruz on USF, experts said.
5G Wireless
Consumer Groups Support EchoStar’s 5G Construction Extension
EchoStar’s commitments will advance public interest goals, OTI and Public Knowledge said.
OTI
Consumer Groups and CTIA Differ on Higher Power Levels for CBRS Spectrum
The FCC asked for input on updates to the Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum in August.
Energy and Commerce
Rep. Latta Eying Energy and Commerce Chair
The Ohio Republican currently heads communications and technology subcommittee.
Energy and Commerce
Verizon: Handset Unlocking Rules Need to be Uniform
Issue could be on hold until Trump takes office.
Expert Opinion
GPS Does Need a Backup, Terrestrial Is the Answer – But Which Terrestrial?
A key effort to protecting America, and GPS by making it a much less attractive target, is to establish a terrestrial backup system.
Spectrum
UScellular Sells More Spectrum to AT&T for $1 Billion
The deal includes UScellular's remaining 3.45 GHz spectrum, plus some 700 MHz holdings.
