Despite a news report that Amazon is in talks with wireless providers about offering a free service to Prime members, telecom financial analysts at SVB MoffettNathanson say “Don’t bet on it.” A deal with Amazon would essentially be “letting the…
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FCC Settles Long-Standing Tussle over 12 GHz Band
SpaceX Starlink and other satellite operators scored a win today as the FCC declined to allow two-way high-power mobile use of spectrum in the 12.2 to 12.7 GHz band. In addition, the commission adopted a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)…
Billionaire Vs. Billionaire Saga Set to End: Here’s What’s in the 12 GHz Drafts
The FCC is poised to reject a proposal it has been considering for several years that would have made spectrum between 12.2-12.7 GHz available for mobile use. But the commission is also taking steps to make spectrum in the adjacent…
Samsung O-RAN Radios Now Live on Dish 5G Network
Dish said that Samsung open radio access network (O-RAN) radios and 5G virtualized RAN software are live on the Dish 5G network. A Dish spokesperson confirmed in an email to Telecompetitor that the company until now had relied on Fujitsu…
Coalition Continues to Press for 12 GHz Rule Change to Enable 5G
As the FCC gets set to explore the possibility of making spectrum between 12.7-13.25 GHz available for mobile broadband or other uses, a group of stakeholders known as the 5G for 12 GHz coalition continues to press the commission to…
Dish vs. Directv: The Latest Opponents to Issue Dueling Data on 12 GHz
Dish and Directv are the latest opponents to issue dueling data about the impact of a proposed rule change for the 12 GHz spectrum band. A proceeding at the FCC is studying opening up 12 GHz spectrum for two-way 5G…
Discovery+ Launching on Sling TV and Dish TV
NEW YORK, NY and ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — August 8, 2022 – Warner Bros. Discovery and DISH Network today announced that discovery+, the definitive non-fiction real life subscription streaming service, will be available to both SLING TV and DISH TV customers….
Segra CEO: Dish Tower Deal Highlights Growing 5G Fiber-to-the-Tower Opportunity
Regional fiber operator Segra announced last week that it has connected fiber to 500 cell towers to support Dish’s 5G rollout. And according to Segra CEO Kevin T. Hart, Segra’s business with Dish isn’t finished. “This was phase one,” said…
SpaceX Recruits Customers in Battle Over 12 GHz Spectrum Use for 5G
SpaceX is enlisting customers that use its Starlink low earth orbit satellite broadband service in the battle over the future of the 12 GHz spectrum band. The company has asked Starlink customers to urge their elected officials and the FCC…
Dish, T-Mobile Set to Expand 5G Agreement
Dish said today that it has reached an agreement with T-Mobile to use the T-Mobile Ultra Capacity 5G network to provide connectivity to Dish mobile customers and to customers of Dish’s retail wireless brands, including Boost Mobile. The agreement requires…
Customers in 120+ New Dish 5G Markets Will Pay $20-$30 a Month
Dish said today that it has launched its 5G wireless service, dubbed Project Genesis, in more than 120 markets. The markets are primarily in Tier 2 cities such as Tuscaloosa, AL; Midland, MI; Boise, ID and three Springfields — Massachusetts,…
DISH Can Now Resell AT&T Internet Services, Including Fiber
Satellite DBS and wireless provider DISH has entered into an agreement with AT&T to resell AT&T internet services, the companies announced yesterday. The agreement is effective immediately. The DISH deal is for AT&T home internet services, including AT&T Fiber. It…
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