Spectrum

CBRS spectrum access is under pressure as diverse stakeholders vie for midband resources Contention for Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS), or midband spectrum in the 3 GHz band, is intensifying as a reorganization of the band’s allocation appears likely within …

April 2025 marks the 5-year anniversary of the FCC’s release of the 6 GHz spectrum band for unlicensed use. It is already widely used by Wi-Fi and other technologies in the US and several international markets, while some regions are …

Reconciliation bill text takes the lower 3 GHz, 6 GHz out of contention for auction. Where does this leave CBRS? New mark-up language dropped last night for the federal budget bill, and it includes a reauthorization of federal spectrum auction …

Recently, U.S. mobile industry trade association CTIA published a study performed by the economic consultancy NERA. It claimed that releasing additional spectrum for full-power 5G wide-area networks would generate a $260 billion uplift in GDP, and 1.5 million extra jobs, …

In the new space-based communications era, the Federal Communications Commission is taking a fresh look at satellite spectrum power transmission levels that have not been updated in several decades. In particular, the new FCC proceeding looks at the Ku- and …

FCC seeks to clarify rules and spur deployment in the Lower 37 GHz band The Federal Communications Commission is moving ahead with new rules on federal/non-federal sharing in the 37 GHz band, hoping to spur deployments such as wireless backhaul, …

Airtel will deploy 100 megahertz of spectrum in both Gujarat and Mumbai, and 50 megahertz each in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu In sum – what you need to know: New frequencies for 5G spectrum – Bharti Airtel …

Rahul Vatts, chief regulatory officer at Bharti Airtel, noted that the telecom sector in India will need around 2,000 megahertz of spectrum by 2030 In sum – what you need to know: Spectrum demand surge – India’s private telcos are …

The Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) encompasses 150 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band (3550 MHz–3700 MHz), with plans to expand by an additional 100 megahertz. Historically, this spectrum has been actively utilized by the U.S. government and …

Editor’s note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open RAN and the integration of AI into network operations. Given the high volume of industry developments, …

Editor’s note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open RAN and the integration of AI into network operations. Given the high volume of industry developments, …

By making this new spectrum available, Canada aims to enhance network performance, encourage innovation and drive productivity across various sectors The government of Canada announced new initiatives to release 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum for cutting-edge applications. In a release, …

TRAI’s proposal could accelerate private 5G deployments, an area that has so far seen little traction in India The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently proposed granting direct access to spectrum for companies, enabling them to set up …

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy …

Currently, AFC is operational and authorized in the United States and Canada, while several other countries including are evaluating its feasibility In April 2020, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made 1,200 megahertz of spectrum available in the 6 …

For the Mid-Atlantic markets, UScellular deployed Samsung’s 5G Compact Macro, a 3GPP-based distributed architecture solution, to enable mmWave connectivity Samsung Electronics announced that UScellular has expanded its 5G network capabilities in the Mid-Atlantic region using Samsung’s 5G solutions. In a …

Singtel highlighted that the deployment of the 700 MHz spectrum allows connectivity signals to travel longer distances, ensuring consistent high-quality connections Singaporean telco Singtel claimed to be the first telecom operator in Singapore to deploy the 700 MHz spectrum, further …

New Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr is kicking off his tenure with a focus on spectrum, robocalls and emergency alerts. In a blog post published Wednesday, Carr said that the FCC “will be laser focused on accelerating efforts that …

TRAI suggested that spectrum in the 37-37.5 GHz and 37.5-40 GHz bands be included in the next spectrum auction The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued new recommendations for the auction of millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum for the …

Currently, 5G connectivity is available in 779 out of 783 districts across India 5G services were launched across all states and union territories in India by October 2024, according to the Economic Survey 2025, released by the Indian government. Currently, …

CTIA and some of its mobile-industry members continue to push policy messaging and commissioned studies claiming that the US has a significant “gap” in mid-band commercial spectrum compared to other countries, especially in China and Europe, which undermines US 5G …

The refarming of 687 megahertz spectrum brings the total available spectrum for Indian carriers to 1,587 megahertz The Government of India has approved the refarming of 687 megahertz of spectrum from various ministries for the deployment of 5G and future …

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy …

Mexican regulator IFT was initially expecting to award 5G spectrum this month The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), Mexico’s telecoms regulator, has announced the cancellation of its planned 5G spectrum auction, originally scheduled for this month. In a statement, the IFT …

Verizon carried out this 5G trial with Samsung Electronics and MediaTek Verizon, in collaboration with Samsung Electronics and MediaTek, has successfully achieved 5.5 Gbps download speeds in a controlled 5G lab environment, the carrier said in a release. Using carrier …