Spectrum

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Sub-terahertz frequencies will be tested in an indoor-only environment for high-throughput data links Microsoft is going to test indoor sub-terahertz wireless links as a potential supplement to wired links in data centers, according to documents filed with the FCC’s Office …

Juniper Research said the initial 6G networks will be deployed around 2029 Global 6G connections are forecast to reach 290 million by 2030, according to a recent study by Juniper Research. Future 6G networks are initially expected to be commercially …

The U.S. is in global race for leadership in wireless technologies, and the implementation of the country’s new National Spectrum Strategy will impact the direction of spectrum policy for decades. That strategy and its implementation is the focus of the …

‘NTIA has less than two years to get the U.S. back on track,” telecom industry group’s CEO writes The United States’ leadership in spectrum policy, 5G and reaping the economic benefits of the most advanced mobile networks are in jeopardy …

On the heels of the re-merging of EchoStar and Dish Network, EchoStar has transferred some of Dish’s spectrum licenses to a new company entity for more “financing flexibility,” and has also hired a financial firm to help it explore strategic …

Bill is headed to President Joe Biden’s desk Congress has passed a bill that would enable T-Mobile US and other winners in the most recent auction of 2.5 GHz licenses to take ownership of spectrum licenses that were acquired during …

The Dutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure (RDI) has announced local spectrum licences in the so-called ‘3.6 GHz band’ are available now for local private 5G networks. It has confirmed that enterprises and institutions can now apply for two 50 megahertz …

Annual spending on 5G and LTE-based RAN equipment for use in shared and unlicensed spectrum will hit $3 billion by the end of 2026, up from around $1.4 billion by the end of 2023. SNS Telecom & IT forecasts compound …

Ligado claims that DoD has previously undisclosed systems running in its spectrum and has sued for compensation Ligado Networks has filed suit against the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Commerce and the National Telecommunications and …

The long tail of national regulation on ‘vertical’ private 5G spectrum continues to wag, in a slightly inconsistent manner. Swiss telecoms regulator BAKOM has announced it will open the 3400-3500 MHz (3.4-3.5 GHz) band for enterprises to deploy private 5G …

The frequency range from 7.125 GHz to 24.25 GHz is attracting attention as possible additional spectrum for 6G, and is already being unofficially referred to as FR3. The wavelength is attractive as compared to FR2 frequencies it is less susceptible …

ATIS said a new paper is part of a broader effort to better understand and influence spectrum access, management, policy recommendations, standards and long-term needs in future 6G spectrum ATIS’ Next G Alliance (NGA) released a new white paper that …

Dish claims to have already spent $1 billion on 800 MHz-ready radios Dish Network has asked for another 10 months to put together enough funding to buy T-Mobile US’ 800 MHz spectrum, citing “unprecedented turbulence in the global capital markets” …

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The government also said it will be making more 5G spectrum available in the future, including through non-competitive local licensing The government of Canada announced an outline detailing how it plans on releasing spectrum for mobile communications services between 2023 …

Both countries will also seek to promote Open RAN in other countries across Latin America Brazil’s telecommunications regulator Anatel and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan (MIC) signed a cooperation agreement with the main aim of expanding …

The government of New Zealand said that the spectrum will be available for long term use around May 2026 New Zealand’s Radio Spectrum Management agency (RSM) has unveiled its high-level allocation decisions for the 24-30 GHz radio spectrum range, following …

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 …

Across the globe, 5G deployments are ramping up rapidly. According to Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) intelligence, there were more than 220 5G networks deployed as of the end of 2022, with over 30 countries expected to launch …

Local operators Movistar and Tigo have already carried out 5G trials in the country Colombia’s telecom ministry, MinTIC, has published the first draft of a resolution to award spectrum for the provision of 5G services in the country.   This …

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 …

IMDA said that 3G subscriber base makes up approximately 1% of the total mobile subscriptions in the country Singaporean mobile operators Singtel, StarHub and M1 plans to shut down their 3G services by the end of July 2024, local telecom …

Andrea Caldini is vice president of product engineering and development, global network and technology, at Verizon, and has been instrumental in the company’s pursuit of private networks such as its deployments with KPMG in support of healthcare and life sciences, with …

Andrea Caldini is vice president of product engineering and development, global network and technology, at Verizon, and has been instrumental in the company’s pursuit of private networks such as its deployments with KPMG in support of healthcare and life sciences, with …