Space
Broadband from the Moon: How Artemis II Pushes NASA Beyond Apollo’s Radio Frequencies
NASA and other international space agencies have deployed technologies that, in the future, are expected to eliminate communication blackouts.
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.
Wireless
AT&T Launches Bundled Internet and Wireless Plan, Intensifying Competition
The new offering targets Comcast and Charter, while pressuring rivals Verizon and T-Mobile.
Spectrum
Grain Looking to Market 800 MHz for Direct-to-Cell
The investment firm is buying the spectrum from T-Mobile.
Spectrum
Ligado Case Uncertain, but Might Not Upend Spectrum Auctions: Former NTIA Administrator
The ruling will be ‘very fact-dependent,’ former NTIA Administrator John Kneuer said.
Wireless
Analysts Warn Starlink Could Disrupt Broadband Market
Satellite provider’s growth, pricing, and capacity raise competition concerns.
Spectrum
Aviation Industry Speeds Up Estimated Gear Replacement Timeline
Airplane components will need to be replaced to accommodate mobile carriers in the upper C-band.
AI
Panel Warns Black and Latino Communities Risk Falling Behind in AI Era
Speakers said broadband access and digital literacy remain major barriers to benefiting from emerging technologies.
Spectrum
SpaceX Looking to Participate in AWS-3 Auction
The satellite company is already buying unpaired AWS-3 licenses from EchoStar, which it plans to use for its direct-to-cell mobile service.
Spectrum
CBRS Proponent Studies: Changes to Shared Band Would be Disruptive
Two reports say increased power levels or relocating users would have negative consequences.
NTIA
Relocation Costs an Important Part of Federal Spectrum Studies: NTIA Official
The agency has to identify 200 megahertz of government spectrum for auction by July 2027
5G Wireless
Joel Thayer and Matthew Wong: The FCC’s $40 Billion Question
A Citizens Broadband Radio Service auction could raise $45 billion for the U.S. Treasury
Spectrum
FCC Looks to Win ‘Space Race 2.0’ with Satellite Infrastructure Buildout
The FCC will open a proceeding to find spectrum for ‘Weird Space Stuff'
Spectrum
Wireless, Aviation Industries Still Disagree on Some Proposed Upper C-band Rules
The mobile carriers said proposed FAA rules were too restrictive.
Spectrum
NTIA’s Arielle Roth Urges Early Push for U.S. Leadership in 6G
Roth said spectrum policy, international cooperation, and AI-driven networks will shape next-generation connectivity.
ITU
U.S. Faces Pressure to Lead Global Telecom Rules Ahead of 2027 Spectrum Conference
Officials urged stronger coordination to counter China in global spectrum policy.
Spectrum
Dish Continuing to Fight Tower Lawsuits
The company is looking to combine the seven federal cases it’s facing.
