EchoStar’s $40bn spectrum sell-off to AT&T and SpaceX ends its own ambitions to be a fourth mobile operator in the U.S., and boosts capacity for other terrestrial and satellite providers. It also complicates FCC auction plans under the OBBBA, potentially reshaping U.S. wireless policy.
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The 6 GHz spectrum sharing proposal outlines a Wi-Fi-first, mobile-later approach
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Wi-Fi first, mobile later - The split-priority approach gives Wi-Fi early and broader access to the upper 6 GHz band — under AFC control — while reserving spectrum for...
6 GHz spectrum is a key enabler for Wi-Fi 8, delivering higher throughput, lower latency, and greater capacity for dense networks and AI-driven applications.
This RCR Wireless News' report examines global 6 GHz spectrum policies, highlighting regional differences in allocation, regulatory approaches, and device certification that impact...
Frequency Range 3 (FR3) is positioned between sub-6 GHz and mmWave
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Not mmWave 2.0 – FR3 sits between sub-6 GHz and mmWave and is designed to extend mid-band capacity upward without some of the same factors that limited mmWave.
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Global 6 GHz harmonization will be a key determinant of Wi-Fi 8’s performance, adoption curve, and competitiveness
The 6 GHz band (5925–7125 MHz) has become the defining spectrum layer for next-generation Wi-Fi, enabling the performance, reliability, and intelligence required for emerging AI-driven and latency-sensitive applications....
Despite claims that 6 GHz global harmonization has been achieved, disparities remain
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6 GHz defines Wi-Fi 8 – Wi-Fi 8 shifts the narrative from peak speed to reliability, determinism, and intelligent coordination — capabilities that depend on wide, clean 6...
Wi-Fi 8 is taking shape, but the lack of universal 6 GHz access threatens to limit performance and distort regional rollouts
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6 GHz is foundational – Wide, clean 6 GHz channels are key to Wi-Fi 8’s multi-gigabit performance and...
6 GHz spectrum is a key enabler for Wi-Fi 8, delivering higher throughput, lower latency, and greater capacity for dense networks and AI-driven applications.
This RCR Wireless News' webinar on December 9th examines global 6 GHz spectrum policies, highlighting regional differences in allocation, regulatory approaches, and device...
As regulatory uncertainty looms and carriers recalibrate, CBRS — once the model for spectrum sharing — stands at a critical inflection point
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Policy ambiguity – CBRS sits in regulatory limbo between federal and commercial oversight.
Rural risk – Weakening the...
Ofcom noted that the auction released 5.4 GHz of high-frequency spectrum
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mmWave spectrum secured – EE, O2, and VodafoneThree will pay a combined £39 million to enhance 5G capacity in crowded UK locations.
5.4 GHz of spectrum – Ofcom auctioned the...
With an attach rate of all connected devices, Wi-Fi will remain the workhorse for indoor connectivity
All indicators suggest the future of U.S. economic growth will be grounded in fundamental technologies that combine computing and connectivity. And whether that connectivity is provided by 4G/5G (and...
Private cellular networks — particularly those using CBRS spectrum — are emerging as critical to the Olympic wireless landscape
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will be both a sporting spectacle and a technological showcase, featuring connected and secure venues, immersive fan experiences, and world-class broadcast...
Federated Wireless CEO outlines the breakthroughs, challenges, and future opportunities tied to AFC systems
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Standard power Wi-Fi 6E is commercially viable – Federated Wireless and Cisco demonstrated that AFC can safely manage 6 GHz spectrum, enabling higher-power Wi-Fi deployments without...
Despite new spectrum policy for cellular, Wi-Fi’s 6 GHz band is thriving, future-proof and central to the next wave of connectivity
A proven success story for Wi-Fi
In 2020, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opened the full 1200 megahertz of spectrum in the 6 GHz...
Ofcom will award frequencies in both 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands
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Largest UK spectrum release – Ofcom will auction 5.4 GHz of mmWave spectrum, the biggest release in UK history, with licences for the 26 GHz and 40 GHz...
By acquiring the right spectrum, Starlink positions itself not as a replacement for mobile network operators, but as a critical networking partner
Elon Musk’s $19 billion acquisition of DISH’s spectrum is more than a financial move. It signals a strategic bet on the convergence of...
Spark said that the agreement increases the telco’s deployable C-band spectrum to 100 megahertz and its total available spectrum to 350 megahertz
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Exclusive 5G spectrum deal – Spark secured 20MHz of Tū Ātea’s C-band spectrum for 18 years, lifting its...
SpaceX plans to deploy the new airwaves for its direct-to-cell service, designed to provide broadband-speed satellite connectivity directly to ordinary smartphones
SpaceX’s $17B spectrum buy reshapes telecom competition – The EchoStar deal positions Starlink as a disruptive force in U.S. mobile markets, rattling AT&T, Verizon,...
MobileX founder says FCC must avoid repeating Sprint–T-Mobile US merger mistakes as spectrum changes hands
AT&T’s plan to acquire spectrum from EchoStar is reigniting debate about the U.S. mobile market’s competitiveness — and few voices are as sharp on the subject as Peter Adderton, founder...
The Ministry of Transport of Turkey noted that commercial 5G services are expected to be launched by April 2026
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5G spectrum auction set – Turkey will sell 11 frequency packages on 16 October, aiming to raise at least $2.1 billion...
The Government of Paraguay has adopted several measures to effectively restrict Chinese vendors for the provision of 5G gear
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Claro and Nubicom win spectrum – Both companies secured 200 MHz each in Paraguay’s 3.5 GHz band, with 5G rollouts expected...
The purchase will strengthen AT&T's low- and mid-band spectrum portfolio and extend its reach across virtually every U.S. market
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$23B spectrum deal – AT&T will acquire EchoStar’s spectrum licenses in a $23 billion cash transaction, significantly boosting its low- and...
6 GHZ spectrum is critical to achieving the EU’s 2030 Digital Decade goals and narrowing the digital divide
The European Commission is grappling with competing pressures from both the Wi‑Fi and cellular sectors over the allocation of the upper 6 GHz spectrum (6.425–7.125 GHz). This frequency range...
The Government of Turkey has consulted with local carriers Turkcell, Turk Telekom, and Vodafone Turkey while reviewing European 5G deployment models
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October 5G spectrum tender – Turkey will launch its long-awaited auction this October, with commercial rollout scheduled to begin...
