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.
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.
Expert Opinion
6G Requires a New Vision of American Leadership
Although 5G’s promise is still unfolding, the time is now for the US to start leading on what’s next.
Spectrum
Musk Supports Forcing TV Stations to Pay for Spectrum Licenses
Accuses Big 4 network of political bias
Defense Department
NextNav: GPS Backup Promises $14.6 Billion in Economic Benefits
New analysis reveals potential for billions in savings with ground-based GPS system.
Public Safety
FCC Unveils Order Allowing FirstNet to Operate in 4.9 GHz Band
Opponents said the decision 'will be challenged and will be litigated.'
Expert Opinion
Shared Spectrum in Education: Back-to-School for Policymakers
Schools leverage CBRS for a wide diversity of applications.
Earnings
Verizon to Buy $1 Billion of UScellular Spectrum
The price is higher than analysts expected, New Street said.
Defense Department
Aspen Institute Offers Roadmap to Unlock Spectrum
Report aligned with the Biden administration's strategy for modernizing spectrum management.
Wi-Fi Forward
Experts Advocate for Spectrum Sharing to Boost Wireless Innovation
Advocates for spectrum sharing underscored benefits of more dynamic spectrum in a time of scarcity.
Spectrum
AT&T Proposes to Auction Off CBRS Spectrum
The company proposed exclusive licenses for the currently-shared Citizens Broadband Radio Service at 3.5 GigaHertz.
Spectrum
FCC Experimental Licenses Powering Innovation in Space
FCC unlocks radio spectrum for space innovation and research breakthroughs.
Spectrum
Internet of Things, Augmented Reality Promoted at 6 GigaHertz
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel looking to open more in 6 GHz band for Very Low Power use.
Expert Opinion
Richard Bennett: The Curious Case of Wi-Fi 7
Newer versions using more spectrum no longer provide improved performance for practical wireless applications.
5G Wireless
Gomez: ‘Without Auction Authority, We Are Losing Talent and Leadership’
Regulator pressed Congress to restore FCC's auction authority
Defense Department
NextNav Fires Back at Critics of Its Spectrum Plan
The proposal has faced opposition from spectrum-sharing advocates and federal agencies.
Public Safety
NTIA Not Sold on NextNav Proposal for GPS Supplement
The agency proposed the FCC wait for field test results before a rulemaking.
