Spectrum
Qualcomm Still Pushing for Sidelink Rulemaking
The company wants to make public safety gear with government spectrum that NTIA is eyeing for mobile use
enforcement
CTIA Wants Supreme Court to Again Review Decisions Upholding Carrier Fines
The rulings expanded FCC data privacy rules and made it easier for the agency to issue huge fines, the group said
AI
Ookla: Geographic Location Impacts Cloud Responsiveness
The company found that location and infrastructure density impact cloud latency across the U.S.
Satellite
Amazon Looking to Launch 5,100 Satellites for Direct-to-Device
The service would be supported by exclusive spectrum acquired from Globalstar
Expert Opinion
Brad Ventura: As Maui's Fire Chief, Don't Use Wildfires for Commercial Self-Interest
The Fire Chief of the island of Maui, which experience deadly wildfires in August 2023, recounts what actually happened
Earnings
Verizon Inks $1 Billion Fiber Deal with Google
CEO Dan Schulman said there was ‘no backdoor’ to the company’s MVNO
Earnings
T-Mobile Broadband Adds ‘in the Upper 400,000 Range’
The company was pleased by the FCC's plan to auction 2.7 GHz spectrum in 2028
Wireless
Ookla: T-Mobile Receives Best Mobile Network in First Half of 2026
The ISP was also awarded fastest mobile and 5G networks
Spectrum
Judge Terminates EchoStar Obligation to Run a Mobile Network After Spectrum Sales
The requirement was a condition of the T-Mobile-Sprint merger in 2020.
Wireless
Ookla: AT&T Standout Performer in 2026
The company found the three major carriers are increasing download speeds and investing in 5G networks.
Copper Theft
Copper Thieves Cause 20,000 to Lose Internet in Georgetown, Texas
Optimum customers were left without internet service on Monday morning due to damage.
People
T-Mobile Bringing on Former AT&T Exec Chris Sambar
Mike Katz is leaving the company after 28 years
enforcement
Verizon, T-Mobile Want Refunds on Location Data Fines
They asked the Supreme Court to send the issue back to lower courts
Spectrum
FCC Approves T-Mobile-Grain Spectrum Swap
AST SpaceMobile told the agency it was 'well-positioned' to deploy the spectrum for direct-to-device
Spectrum
Verizon Accounts for 88 Percent of AWS-3 Auction Spending
SpaceX did not compete widely, but has reportedly reiterated to investors it’s planning its own mobile service
Briefs
European Commission Approves T-Mobile, Wren House Acquisition of i3 Broadband
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
