Spectrum
Other Carriers Oppose AT&T-Backed Plan for Public Safety Airwaves
A public safety group proposed increasing power levels in the 4.9 GHz band, which AT&T is set to gain access to.
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.
Benton
Consumer Groups, Rural Carriers Oppose AT&T-UScellular Spectrum Sale
AT&T would need a spectrum ownership cap waived to complete the $1 billion sale.
OTI
FCC Flooded With Opposition to NextNav’s GPS Backup Proposal
Groups say reworking 900 MHz band threatens millions of critical devices.
Spectrum
Ligado Order’s Fifth Anniversary Sparks Pushback
Terrestrial network operations in the L-band could cause interference, coalition says
Expert Opinion
Unleashing American Innovation Through Strategic Deregulation
One critical opportunity lies in the modernization and reallocation of government-held spectrum.
Spectrum
Tribes, Industry Still Disagree on Auction Priority Window
The FCC is considering boosting Tribal spectrum access as part of an upcoming auction.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on April 30, 2025 - Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Wi-Fi
Technologies like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi have changed how Americans access the internet.
Spectrum
FCC to Vote on Revamping Satellite Rules, 37 GHz Framework
The agency's next meeting is on April 28.
Spectrum
Industry and Tribes at Odds on Tribal Priority Window
The FCC took comment on boosting Tribal access to spectrum ahead of an upcoming auction.
Expert Opinion
Dean Bubley: Does AI Drive Demand for Mobile Spectrum?
Hundreds of millions of people are using mostly text-based AI applications.
Spectrum
Cruz Still Aiming For Spectrum Pipeline in Reconciliation Bill
The Defense Department has opposed the idea of auction authority with a 'pipeline' of projects for auction.
Spectrum
T-Mobile Selling Valuable Spectrum to Grain Management
Grain Management is looking to market the airwaves to utility companies.
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.
Spectrum
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.
