Spectrum
Carr Ends EchoStar Probes
The moves comes after the company inked two major deals to sell much of its spectrum.
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
SpaceX Buying EchoStar Satellite Spectrum for $17 Billion
EchoStar said the deal should end FCC inquiries into the company's spectrum licenses.
Expert Opinion
Joel Thayer: Why the Pentagon Wants Ligado’s Scalp
The dispute over Ligado highlights a clash between the FCC’s spectrum policy decisions and Defense Department’s efforts to block them.
Spectrum
AT&T CFO: EchoStar Spectrum a Boon to Fixed Wireless
Analysts estimated the extra airwaves could support an additional 900,000 fixed wireless subscribers.
Spectrum
EchoStar Sues to Block AWS-3 Auction Rules, Fears Shortfall Payment
If the re-auction brings in less than about $3.3 billion, EchoStar is on the hook for the difference.
Spectrum
SpaceX, CTIA at Odds on Millimeter Wave Spectrum
The satellite operator said it wanted easier access to airwaves above 24 GHz.
Spectrum
Jostling in the Airwaves Resumes After Passage of Trump’s Budget Bill
Trump’s budget law mandated a ‘spectrum pipeline’ to sell off 800 megahertz of spectrum. Coupled with FCC pressure, the law is quickly re-arranging the commercial airwaves
Spectrum
AT&T Paying $23 Billion for EchoStar Wireless Licenses
The move brings EchoStar closer to resolving ongoing pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, which threatened its business.
Wireless
Ericsson CEO Calls for Increased U.S.–EU Relations to Counter China
If Ericsson falls behind China, ‘our reason to exist is very limited’
Spectrum
FCC, DOJ in Court Defending Plan to Open More Public Safety Spectrum to FirstNet
Supporters and opponents of the idea have sued the FCC over the plan.
Expert Opinion
David Zumwalt: Rural America’s Wireless Revolution
In rural America, fixed wireless access powered by CBRS is delivering fiber-like speeds at a fraction of the cost—and connecting millions who would otherwise be left behind.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on October 1, 2025 - Looking Toward World Radio Congress 2027
How with the telecom and space race between the U.S. and China play out at the World Radio Congress 2027?
Spectrum
NTIA Optimistic About Upper C-band Auction
The agency said 150 megahertz could be sold off if new aircraft altimeters were widely installed.
Spectrum
NextNav Pushes Back Against Tolling Groups
Dispute at FCC over spectrum interference continues.
Spectrum
EchoStar Makes Interest Payments, Avoiding Default
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr thinks the company's spectrum is underused.
Expert Opinion
Dean Bubley: After Budget Bill, Do No Harm to CBRS and 6 GHz
The budget law leaves CBRS and 6 GHz unprotected — raising concerns about disruption to Wi-Fi, enterprise and rural broadband services.
