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.
enforcement
Without Fines, FCC Rules May Go 'Effectively Unenforced,’ Agency Says
Major wireless carriers are fighting the agency’s ability to issue fines in a legal battle before the Supreme Court.
Expert Opinion
Ajit Pai: The Big Lesson from Barcelona is AI and Wireless Are Converging
MWC reinforced that AI and wireless connectivity are inseparable, and that U.S. leadership in both hinges on smart spectrum policy and outpacing China.
Wireless
AT&T Claims T-Mobile Uses Deceptive Advertising, As Legal Fight Continues
AT&T filed its revised complaint and requested injunctive relief.
Wireless
Verizon Closes Starry Acquisition
New Street foresees a deceleration in fixed wireless growth.
Satellite
Wireless Carriers Not Worried About Competition from SpaceX
The satellite company sent leaders to MWC this week to tease plans for its Starlink Mobile service.
Satellite
Iridium Opposed to Ligado-AST SpaceMobile Deal
The incumbent fears interference from planned direct-to-cell service.
Wireless
Fixed Wireless a Part of Convergence Plans
‘Convergence can be either fixed wireless or fiber,’ Verizon CEO Dan Schulman said.
enforcement
Major Telecom Trade Groups to Supreme Court: FCC Can’t Fine Us
The high court will hear arguments on the issue in April
enforcement
AT&T, Verizon Make Case Against FCC Forfeiture Process to Supreme Court
Fines are the agency’s main enforcement mechanism.
Spectrum
Disagreement Persists on Satellite use of Millimeter Wave Spectrum
Satellite companies want easier access, while carriers say that could upend licenses they purchased.
Spectrum
Carr Advisor Wants More Study on CBRS Usage
‘How do we gauge success in a way that’s quantitative?’
Earnings
T-Mobile Launches AI-Powered Live Translate Built Into Calls
T-Mobile is expecting 15 million fixed wireless broadband customers by 2030. It had 558,000 net broadband additions in Q4.
Speedtest.net
How Network Testing Methods Shape U.S. Mobile Rankings
New mobile performance reports from Ookla show U.S. carriers ranking differently depending on how speeds are measured.
Wireless
Verizon Consumer Group CEO to Step Down
Sowmyanarayan Sampath had been considered a likely future CEO.
