As carriers and advocacy groups push for streamlined small cell regulatory frameworks, lawmakers in the Sunshine State say, 'Florida needs 5G'
While carriers in the U.S. have steadily deployed small cells to solve for challenging coverage and capacity scenarios, the rate of deployment has long...
Study item on 5G NR in unlicensed spectrum could support enterprise and industrial IoT, and other deployment models
When the 3GPP convened in Croatia for a March session, in addition to approving an accelerated plan to include a non-standalone version of the 5G NR spec...
New 5G Americas white paper: Spectral harmonization will support smooth 5G deployments
In a newly published white paper, industry trade group 5G Americas highlights the role spectral harmonization across low-, mid- and high-band spectrum, including licensed and unlicensed bands, will support smooth network deployments, and...
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said that the agency is set to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking that will explain how it wants to eliminate the so-called "net neutrality" laws.
Pai said the NPRM will seek comment on how the FCC should roll...
Securing sites for wireless infrastructure could become much easier if new rules proposed by the Federal Communications Commission take effect. In a notice of proposed rulemaking, the agency has listed several ways the federal government could force local and state governments to approve applications...
The FCC opened up its experimental licensing system, which is expected to benefit entities looking to further 5G technology research.
With a move towards pushing ongoing development of “5G” technologies, the Federal Communications Commission said its experimental licensing system was now accepting applications...
NXP claims technology leadership in DSRC rulemaking comments.
As the cellular industry and standards bodies increasingly seek to support connected vehicles, the federal government is considering whether to mandate the use of dedicated short-range communications capabilities – or interoperability with DSRC – in...
Rulemaking comments for DSRC for V2V include potential for use of cellular-V2X, sharing of DSRC spectrum.
As the cellular industry and standards bodies increasingly seek to support connected vehicles, the federal government is considering whether to mandate the use of dedicated short-range communications...
The FCC’s 600 MHz incentive auction drew high bids from T-Mobile US, Dish and Comcast, with Verizon failing to garner a single winning bid.
T-Mobile US, Dish Network and Comcast walked away as the highest bidders in the Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive...
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai moves to reverse part of last year’s reform efforts, which included plans for broadband support to include LTE and 5G.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said the government agency will look to move control over the federally subsidized...
Fate of auction winners, which could include the likes of Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile, not expected to be announced for several weeks.
One year after it began, the Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive auction drew to a close late yesterday, with bidding...
Regulator looks to open up 5G spectrum during 2019 and 2020.
Hong Kong’s Communications Authority announced plans to open up new spectrum for "5G" services in the 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands in 2019, and in the 3.4 GHz to 3.7...
After years of planning and pilot projects, the national public safety wireless broadband network known as FirstNet is poised to soon become a reality. RCR Wireless takes stock of FirstNet's status, short- and long-term goals, as well as technical issues including spectrum sharing and...
During a speech at Carnegie Mellon University, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said he would move on opening up spectrum above 95 GHz as a test bed for 5G technology.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai is looking for the government agency to maintain...
The U.S. government says ZTE violated export restrictions between 2010 and 2016 for selling equipment to North Korea and Iran.
ZTE agreed to pay a combined civil and criminal penalty of $1.19 billion, pending approval from the courts, after illegally shipping telecommunications equipment to...
The FCC is set to begin the final phase of its 600 MHz incentive auction process, with the assignment portion starting on March 6.
Winning bidders that picked up spectrum licenses in the Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive auction process are...
Alphabet, which oversees the Google empire, claims testing success for its planned SAS platform designed to manage access to 3.5 GHz CBRS resources.
The move to provide access to the so-called consumer broadband radio services spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band received...
Straight Path secured new funds from investment group as it continues to work on strategic plans backed by portfolio of 5G spectrum assets.
Straight Path Communications, which holds a significant portfolio of millimeter wave spectrum licenses seen as crucial for “5G” technology...
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich held a press conference in the Oval Office to announce the company's plan to invest $7 billion in its Fab 42 factory in Chandler, Arizona. Krzanich said Fab 42 will employ about 3,000 people in new, high-tech, high-paying jobs, while...
Newly installed FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said the government agency will drop its investigation into free data programs as industry ramps up 5G data efforts.
Domestic wireless telecom operators dabbling with free data programs received good news from new Federal Communications Commission...
5G technology is currently being reviewed by ITU member countries.
Korean telecommunications operator KT said its pilot "5G" technology has been adopted as the draft international standard by the International Telecommunication Union.
KT said the networking technology being adopted was introduced last March at...
FCC regulatory progress needs worldwide continuation to ensure adoption and progress.
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FCC views on Open Internet regulations expected to hit significant review under Pai, though 5G support could flourish.
The Federal Communications Commissions looks to have found a new leader as current commissioner Ajit Pai has been nominated to head up the powerful government...
Forward auction bidding hits key milestone in FCC 600 MHz incentive auction, leaving broadcasters with $10B in proceeds and telecom operators to maneuver.
The Federal Communications Commission’s 600 MHz incentive auction passed a significant milestone towards completion following four rounds of back-and-forth bidding...
