Wireless
Wireless Giants Split on FCC’s Phone Unlocking Policy
AT&T warns FCC proposal could upend its ability to offer affordable smartphones.
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.
FCC
SpaceX, T-Mobile Forge Ahead with Satellite Coverage Plans
SpaceX conducted a study to counter industry claims of harmful interference.
5G Wireless
Wireless Carriers Press FCC to Expand Access to Light Poles
ISPs want the FCC to ensure access to light poles to speed infrastructure deployment.
LEO
Fiber Versus Wireless Debate is Back at Mountain Connect
Do consumers need fiber to their door? Or would wireless or satellite service suffice?
5G Wireless
Fixed Wireless Subscriber Growth Solid in Q2
Some companies expressed concerns that the mass transition to fixed wireless could lead to future spectrum limitations.
5G Wireless
Ookla Reports T-Mobile Fastest Mobile Provider
T-Mobile recorded median download speed of 234.82 Mbps.
Defense
FCC Announces New Rules Expanding CBRS Coverage
Updated interference modeling puts 72 million more people in uninterrupted service areas, the agency said.
Fixed Wireless
Verizon CEO Says Company Has Room to Grow Fixed Wireless
CEO Hans Vestberg said company has more than enough capacity to meet its 4 to 5 million FWA subscriber goal.
Verizon
Frontier Not Worried About Fixed Wireless
The company said it is still leaning into expanding its fiber footprint.
MDU’s
Federal Miscount Could Cause Millions to Miss Out on Free Apartment Wi-Fi
One nonprofit is working to ensure millions living in affordable housing gain free internet access under a current government initiative.
Expert Opinion
Raj Radjassamy: 5G Use Cases and the Broadband Interplay
The Director of 5G and wireless for OmniOn Power, discusses the current and future use cases of 5G broadband.
Charter
Verizon’s Fixed Wireless Growth Slows in the First Quarter
The company added 354,000 fixed wireless subscribers in the most recent quarter, leaving the company with 3.4 million such customers overall
Briefs
Deadline for NATOA Broadband Award on Friday, April 19
The awards will be made from August 25 to August 28, 2024.
5G Wireless
Wireless Connectivity Market to Grow to $294 Billion by 2032
Wi-Fi and consumer electronics are expected to drive much of the growth.
Rural
Tarana and Mediacom Announce Partnership for Fixed Wireless in the South
Two companies have combined forces to bring high quality internet to the South.
FCC
Verizon, Google Fiber Unveil Broadband Nutrition Labels Ahead of Deadline
Major ISPs must begin deploying labels by April 10, 2024.
