spectrum policy

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, …

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 …

Rosenworcel expresses hope that AI can help deal with congested airwaves The Federal Communications Commission is asking for input on new technological approaches to assessing spectrum usage, so that it has better insights into current technologies that might help the …

Spectrum allocations peaked in 2021, with $140.1 billion in spectrum either auctioned or assigned The United States C-Band continues to hold the record for the most expensive spectrum in the overall landscape, according to a new spectrum pricing report from …

Amid renewed conversations around the re-authorization of the Federal Communications Commission’s auction authority for spectrum and what a new spectrum pipeline might look like, the Aspen Institute brought together government and private-sector stakeholders to work on a framework and action …

The two federal agencies in charge of managing the nation’s spectrum resources are making an effort to more closely work together on a comprehensive approach to spectrum management. The new Spectrum Coordination Initiative, as the two agencies explain it, “will …

UK regulator Ofcom is proposing to make 500MHz of contiguous spectrum in the lower 6 GHz band available for unlicensed indoor Wi-Fi and low-power outdoor Wi-Fi usage. It has also revealed plans to release an additional 18GHz of Extremely High …

NTIA asks federal agencies to focus the first round of review on their use of 3100-3550 GHz and 7125-8400 GHz In the latest step toward developing a national spectrum policy, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration has put in motion …

The use of millimeter wave spectrum for 5G will support an $565 billion increase in global gross domestic product by 2034 and $152 billion in tax revenue, accounting for 25% of the total value generated by 5G networks, according to …

Prototype spectrum-sharing devices “reliably detected” DSRC signals — but where will FCC go from here? The Federal Communications Commission’s Office of Engineering and Technology has released testing results which show that prototype devices can successfully share 5.9 GHz spectrum that …

President calls for long-term National Spectrum Strategy In a memorandum on national spectrum policy, President Donald Trump called out the importance of the U.S. being first in 5G and ordered government agencies to review their spectrum holdings and continue to …

O’Rielly focused on finding more mid-band spectrum to open up CHARLOTTE, N.C.–In a discussion that was likely music to the industry’s ears, Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O’Rielly spoke of FCC priorities that include opening up more spectrum for wireless services …

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 …

How spectrum policy drives 5G innovation Moderator Berge Ayvazian of Wireless 2020 is joined by Dileep Srihari, Director, Legislative & Government Affairs, TIA; Derek Kerton, Founder of Telecom Council and Fred Campbell, Director of Tech Knowledge and former Chief of the FCC Wireless …

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – When more information is needed about the radio frequency environment, who is responsible for collecting and analyzing that data? That was one of the central questions at this week’s International Symposium for Advanced Radio Technologies conference, which …

One of the very first lessons taught to telecommunications students is that radio frequency spectrum is a scarce resource. This limitation forces governments and other market players to seek alternatives aimed at maximizing its efficient use with the purpose of …

The need for spectrum is becoming grossly apparent as bidding in the ongoing Federal Communications Commission Auction 97 has surpassed just about every estimate through one week of bidding. Following round 20 on Thursday morning, total potential winning bids had …

A new Deloitte spectrum policy report explores the relationship between spectrum and mobile broadband leadership on a global basis, especially as concerns the U.S. market. The report notes the United States is a leader in mobile broadband but warns that unless more …