Spectrum

Quantum computing is moving from long-term promise to practical telecom experimentation, writes quantum software company Classiq. As operators tackle complex optimisation, forecasting and security challenges, early pilots are helping build …

What to know: Narrowing the performance gap: Opensignal concluded that new DOCSIS upgrades are helping cable operators dramatically improve upload performance, narrowing the long-standing gap with fiber and making cable …

Guang Yang, senior principal analyst at Omdia, told RCR Wireless News that it’s almost clear that the 6GHz band will be the core band for early 6G deployments in China …

Through ecosystem alignment, early system validation and a focus on an AI-native approach, Qualcomm is pushing 6G toward rollout in 2029 As it has with previous generations of cellular, Qualcomm …

With AI traffic expected to surge, Qualcomm sees spectrum decisions made today shaping 6G leadership in the future While the standards and technology needed to support commercial 6G launches in …

“We could see billions of dollars in benefits for the American economy,” says FCC chairman, Brendan Carr. In sum — what to know: Policy change: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) …

India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said talks are underway, covering potential collaboration on towers, fiber networks, and spectrum assets In sum – what to know: Sharing talks begin – Vodafone …

Richard Gilhooley, director of public affairs at Telus, told RCR Wireless News that the telco’s 5G coverage currently reaches 90% of the country’s population In sum – what to know: …

Frequency Range 3 (FR3) is positioned between sub-6 GHz and mmWave In sum – what to know: Not mmWave 2.0 – FR3 sits between sub-6 GHz and mmWave and is …

Private 5G is becoming a key pillar of industrial digitalisation, and yet it still presents problems for global enterprises in terms of spectrum regulation, radio design, and ecosystem partners. Deployment …

Vodafone said the test was conducted in Hannover, Germany, using MediaTek’s M90 modem operating over a 200MHz channel In sum – what to know: Record speeds – Tests in Germany …

The 3.4–3.560 GHz and 6.425–7.125 GHz bands are now reserved for IMT, according to the new plan unveiled by the Government of Vietnam In sum – what to know: Vietnam …

Following two rounds of bidding, VNPT secured the so-called B1-B1’ block, which covers the 703–713 MHz/758–768 MHz band In sum – what to know: VNPT wins 700 MHz license – …

CTIA’s annual survey of carriers shows continued growth and expansion of 5G cellular services and data How much do American consumers use their cell phones? Wireless network operator trade association …

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 …

Why has T-Mobile withdrawn (official) support for neutral-host deployments in CBRS spectrum? Has the CBRS brigade failed, and is its move justified, or is it just a classic carrier move …

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 …

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 …

Argentina’s telecoms regulator has opened the 2.3-2.4 GHz band for private 4G/5G networks, offering 10-year SPIBA licences for indoor/outdoor enterprise use to support Industry 4.0 growth in the country. In …

The purchase will strengthen AT&T’s low- and mid-band spectrum portfolio and extend its reach across virtually every U.S. market In sum – what to know: $23B spectrum deal – AT&T …

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The CBRS band in the US is at some vague risk of being refarmed as part of Trump’s OBBB act; but you can’t just tear it up and start again, …

India’s private 5G spectrum policy remains undecided, with operators resisting liberalisation. COAI argues that an operator-led model is the only solution for India’s unique industrial setup – while the rest …

Indian carrier alliance COAI has issued a strongly-worded statement to oppose a government review of spectrum allocation for private 5G networks – citing good public 5G, plus high costs, spectrum …

True noted that the launch of DSS marks the start of a nationwide expansion of high-performance 5G and 4G services In sum – what you need to know: True debuts …