Expert Opinion
Jeff Miller: Fixed Wireless Access Provides Opportunity for Lower-Cost Broadband
Fixed wireless has the potential to deliver data speeds that surpass current broadband networks.
FCC
Spectrum Auction Bill Clears Committee, ECF Pushes $12M, OpenSignal Speed Leaders
The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed a three-year extension of the FCC’s auction authority.
BBC
Fixed Wireless Technologies Provide Some Benefits to Homeowners, Say Providers
Fixed wireless should not be overlooked, according to an industry panel of providers at Broadband Communities Summit.
Fixed Wireless
Verizon Awaiting Next C-Band Influx for Further Fixed-Wireless Expansion: Vestberg
Executives said fixed-wireless service has become one of the biggest uses for its 5G network.
Verizon
Verizon, Optical Communications Group Wrangle Over Unpaid Bills for Shared Conduit
The Verizon rival is claiming that the telco unfairly charged it for more space than it occupies on its infrastructure.
FCC
FCC Breach Notifications, More 6 GHz Testing?, Alaskan Middle Mile Options
FCC looks to strip time to notify and expand definition of breach for telecom reporting.
Verizon
NTIA Recommends Partnerships and Engagement to Address Workforce Obligations
NTIA recommends states develop relationships with labor organizations.
Verizon
Ookla Names T-Mobile Fastest, Most Consistent Mobile Service Provider
68.5 percent of T-Mobile customers spent a majority of their time on 5G networks during the quarter, Ookla said.
Verizon
Antitrust Changes, Ookla SpeedTest Results, Electric Cooperatives Form Alliance for Broadband
Amy Klobuchar released revisions last week to antitrust legislation that would strengthen prohibitions on anticompetitive conduct and mergers.
X (Twitter)
Twitter Reportedly Considering Musk Offer, Verizon on 5G Transition, FTC Investigating Broadcom
Twitter’s board is reportedly re-considering Musk’s $43 billion cash offer.
Verizon
Claude Aiken Joins Nextlink, Latest Emergency Connectivity Funding, Netflix Stock Plunges
Aiken was previously the president and CEO of the Wireless Internet Service Provers Association.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Ookla Has Verizon as Fastest Q1 Fixed Provider, T-Mobile Takes Top Spot for Mobile
T-Mobile was also named the most consistent mobile operator and topped 5G download speeds.
Verizon
Biden’s Involvement in 5G, Residential 5 Gbps in Northwest, New Technology Advisory Council
The president urged wireless carriers to comply with the aviation industry’s requests for further delays on new network launches.
Verizon
Ookla Fourth Quarter Report Puts T-Mobile as Fastest, Most Consistent Wireless Provider
T-Mobile ranks fastest mobile provider, improving on third quarter performance.
Verizon
CES 2022: Public-Private Partnerships Key to Building Smart Cities, Tech leaders Say
Public-private partnerships will increase the community benefit of infrastructure projects, leaders at Qualcomm and Verizon said.
Expert Opinion
Stephane Daeuble: Crossing the Digital Divide with Citizens Broadband Radio Service
CBRS presents an alternative where fiber installation is difficult.
