BEAD
Arkansas Releases BEAD Plan with 76% Fiber Coverage, 16% LEO
Arkansas’s $3,889 per-location average compares to Louisiana’s revised average of about $3,900 per location in that state’s draft plan.
Wireless
Wireless technologies transmit data through radio waves or other electromagnetic signals rather than physical cables. Wireless systems are critical for mobile communications and for reaching remote locations where laying physical infrastructure is difficult.
Wireless
Ericsson CEO Calls for Increased U.S.–EU Relations to Counter China
If Ericsson falls behind China, ‘our reason to exist is very limited’
Wireless
Trusty: Integrated Sensing and Communications A National Security Priority
FCC commissioner calls for a unified approach for developing the technology.
Wireless
Rural Carrier Trade Groups to FCC: Members Need Opex Support
RWA and CCA said they expected 'several' more providers to ask for extra funds to avoid shutting down cell sites.
Wireless
Coalition Renews Call for FCC to Consolidate Review of UScellular Deals
Coalition indicates that its not finished fighting UScellular-T-Mobile transaction, closed or not.
Infrastructure
AT&T CTO Outlines Plan to Become ‘Lowest Cost’ Data Transport Provider
Legg says converging networks, modernizing infrastructure, and expanding AI key to the plan.
Fiber
Tariffs Will Fall More on Fixed Wireless Than on Fiber: Industry Experts
Fiber impact not as great as expected, said fiber exec. Fixed wireless more vulnerable, said wireless exec.
Infrastructure
FCC to Narrow Environmental and Historic Reviews of Wireless Build
Certain small cells, towers, and rural 5G builds may soon bypass NEPA and historic site reviews
Wireless
Trade Association Warns Wireless Market Structure Threatens National Security
NATE calls for an immediate response.
Wireless
Comcast, Charter Ink Business MVNO Deal with T-Mobile
The cable operators will be able to offer wireless service to mid-size businesses.
Expert Opinion
Mahesh Krishnaswamy: The Future of BEAD: Unlocking Reach & Resilience with High Capacity Wireless
As states revisit their broadband plans, scalable middle-mile solutions and built-in resilience take center stage.
Fiber
Fixed Wireless Emerges as Contender for BEAD Deployment
Competition between internet providers heats up.
Wireless
Wireless Industry Celebrates Spectrum Victory as Congress Sends ‘Big’ Budget Bill to Trump
Wireless industry celebrates tax incentives, others celebrate expanded R&D credits.
Speedtest.net
Ookla: Starlink Outpaces Rivals in In-Flight Wi-Fi Performance
LEO satellite provider delivers fastest speeds and lowest latency in new analysis
SpaceX
T-Mobile and Starlink Satellite Service to Officially Launch July 23
The service will come free with the carrier's top tier plans and cost $10 per month for other users, including AT&T and Verizon customers.
Wireless
T-Mobile-UScellular Deal Clears Trump Administration Foreign Review
A Seeking Alpha analyst estimated the deal's closing could be delayed due to turnover at the FCC.
