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24 GHz and 28 GHz up first with more millimeter wave auctions in the works High-capacity millimeter wave frequencies are key to delivering the multi-gigabit-per-second speeds promised by 5G. Millimeter wave is also essential to Verizon and AT&T plans to launch 5G in select markets...

Senator says the U.S. is 'already behind' China on 5G U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, this week heard from industry experts on how to best support the spectrum needs of 5G deployment. He emphasized the economic...

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U.S. cell sites up nearly 5%; IoT devices grew 20% YOY, says CTIA's annual State of Mobile report U.S. mobile data use continues its inexorable upward climb, setting a new annual record with 15.7 trillion megabytes of data sent over wireless data networks last year,...

Report finds U.S. the third most-prepared nation for 5G China and Korea are more prepared to deploy 5G than the U.S. is, according to a report conducted by Analysys Mason and Recon Analytics and commissioned by trade association CTIA. Report authors developed a "5G Readiness...

A number of wireless and wireline industry associations are pushing back against a proposed rule by the Federal Communications Commission that would prevent Universal Service Fund money from being used to pay for equipment or services from companies that are considered a risk to...

A new bill for funding government efforts to explore spectrum repurposing for commercial use has been introduced, with bipartisan support in both houses of Congress -- and the industry is all for it. The Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users...

CTIA asks Federal Communications Commission to take action in July on finalizing CBRS rules, repurposing additional mid-band spectrum CTIA is calling on the Federal Communications Commission to take action in July to open up more mid-band spectrum, through finalizing the rules for the use of...

U.S. needs to step up the pace of its 5G spectrum pipeline and regulations, says CTIA report The U.S. trails behind China and South Korea in 5G progress, a potentially costly mistake, warns CTIA in a report released yesterday. CTIA estimates 5G could bring 3 million...

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 the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Rated 'M' for...

Although test companies have long been at the forefront of 5G work, the official advent of the 5G New Radio standard has meant that a number of vendors are reminding the industry of their 5G capabilities or launching new ones. Just in time for the...

Amid increasing Sprint/T-Mo merger chatter, wireless competition report says the market is "effective" For the first time since 2009, the wireless industry's competitive landscape is "effective," according to the Federal Communications Commission's 20th annual report on wireless competition. The three Republican commissioners, including Chairman Ajit Pai,...

NETWORK-BASED DRIVERS FOR BETTER SPECTRUM AWARENESS There are multiple reasons why operators and regulators are interested in more comprehensive and efficient approaches to spectrum monitoring and the identification, location and mitigation of interference. These range from enabling new spectrum sharing approaches, to enabling the internet...

What are common RF noise sources? In response to the Federal Communications Commission’s inquiry on whether it should study changes in the radio frequency noise floor, a number of commenters identified common sources of RF noise and interference that they encounter. The most common RF...

As the telecom industry transitions from LTE to LTE-Advanced, LTE-Advanced Pro, and ultimately 5G, which is still going through 3GPP's standardization process, the telecom workforce, particularly field technicians responsible for building and re-building networks, will also need to evolve. 5G promises multi-gigabit per second speeds...

AT&T made a $39 billion play for T-Mobile, while Sprint countered the competitive threat with its Evo 4G device … 6 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the...

Nextel deal to sell its tower portfolio to SpectraSite for $560M set a sales mark, while industry trade groups CTIA and PCIA fight over competition level … 18 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback...

Internet of things-focused Thread Group is making progress on its work toward an IoT standard for smart home use cases. The group has launched its certification program, starting with four software stacks that have successfully completed interoperability testing and are now considered Thread Certified Components....

CTIA-commissioned report from Accenture targets local communities in touting workforce and economy boost from 5G deployments. Nothing boosts an argument for investing billions of dollars into a technology like throwing some large numbers behind that argument tied to job creation and a positive...

AT&T Wireless began sifting through multibillion dollar bids, while Sprint offered up third-party billing … 13 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the...

Strong communication and clear objectives save time and money while speeding wireless infrastructure deployments LAS VEGAS--The creation of 5G and its many elements will require coordination and communication across the telecom ecosystem of carriers, vendors, integrators and managed service firms. But it is often the...

Comba Telecom, Inc. is the US wholly owned subsidiary of Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited. Comba Telecom, Inc. has recently entered the in-building coverage Public Safety market in the US, and has just introduced the first of a planned lineup of solutions that ensure...

From enterprise connectivity to industrial support, learn how WilsonPro is bringing LTE inside Current capital investment from carriers as well as real estate developers and venue owners, reflects the importance of providing robust in-building wireless connectivity. Research shows the majority of mobile data use comes...

On the cusp of its service launch, Sprint gains new brand, while Chicago sees rash of new prepaid entrants … 20 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines...