Policy

According to the FCC, the current national broadband map just isn’t cutting it anymore Across the U.S., individuals have varying levels of access to fast, reliable broadband service depending on …

Sprint and T-Mobile US reportedly exploring settlement of state-level lawsuits The Department of Justice recently gave Sprint and T-Mobile US approval for a long-pending $26 billion merger with extensive concessions. …

Huawei’s Joy Tan discusses how Huawei ban, potential rip-and-replace will impact American workers and businesses From banning the technology giant from selling to the U.S. government and blocking domestic carrier …

“The internet of things is meaningless without 5G.” That was the line this week from Siemens, or at least its UK chief, speaking as chair of the UK government’s new …

There are significant gaps in national broadband coverage, says FCC As part of its multi-wave effort to improve broadband mapping across the rural U.S., the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized …

FCC Commissioner: “It’s time to go back to the drawing board” In an effort to accelerate small cell deployments in support of U.S. 5G leadership, the Federal Communications Commission last …

The UK has announced a £250 million investment for a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab for the National Health Service (NHS), as the healthcare sector is poised for a “huge …

“5G is progressing well in Europe,” according to EC report In a report detailing 5G progress among European Union member states covering the period up to June 2019, IDATE DigiWorld …

NTIA asks federal agencies to focus the first round of review on their use of 3100-3550 GHz and 7125-8400 GHz In the latest step toward developing a national spectrum policy, …

ESC approvals a key step in commercializing CBRS Commercial access to the 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service band by operators and enterprises continues to take shape as the complex …

The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division has given its blessing to T-Mobile US’ merger with Sprint, saying that the merger conditions will support the entry of a new, viable facilities-based …

Rural carriers using Huawei equipment could access $700 million in federal funds This week members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation amended and approved two companion …

The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division is opening up an inquiry into the business practices of big tech companies, just as Facebook has agreed to a $5 billion settlement with …

24 EU states conducted cybersecurity analysis; next step is a continent-wide look With commercial 5G service popping up around Europe and the globe, public officials are involved in ongoing discussion …

EC found Qualcomm violated antitrust laws with 3G ‘market dominance’ The European Commission this week fined U.S. chipset giant Qualcomm $271 million, alleging it forced competitor Icera out of the …

The Federal Communications Commission has authorized the largest amount yet for rural broadband expansion funded by the Connect America Fund II auction: $524 million, which will be spent on projects …

As carriers move to implement a new framework to provide more information to end users on incoming calls, they are learning more about both how to deploy the STIR/SHAKEN framework …

All four Tier 1 U.S. carriers are offering a mobile 5G service in parts of select markets. Of those four, AT&T, T-Mobile US and Verizon are all using high-frequency millimeter …

FCC proposed rulemaking permanently modifies rules for educational Wi-Fi projects The Federal Communications Commission is looking to make it easier for Wi-Fi projects at schools and libraries to be funded …

As the ever-increasing demand for wireless technologies ratchets up the need for spectrum resources, spectrum sharing is gaining new interest as a strategy to make efficient use of the available …

5G technology is back in the driving seat as the connectivity platform for connected and autonomous vehicles in Europe, after European Union member states rejected a European Commission vote to …

The newest assessment from the Global Mobile Suppliers Association reflects the continuing momentum around 5G spectrum allocation, with 61 countries having moved forward on either reserving, auctioning or making formal …

Co-channel sharing of satellite C Band spectrum is feasible with far smaller geographic protection areas than are currently in place, according to a new study — and trimming down the …

Ligado Networks is tired of waiting for the Federal Communications Commission to decide on modifications to its existing spectrum licenses to support 5G services for industrial and commercial users, and …

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai framed approval of the proposed merger of Sprint and T-Mobile US as a “critical” part of the agency’s efforts to promote 5G deployment in …