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Tag: Spectrum
FCC Puts Focus on Tribal Broadband, Awards 154 Tribal 2.5 GHz Spectrum Licenses
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted 154 spectrum licenses to tribal applicants for mid-band (2.5 GHz) spectrum. The FCC’s efforts aim to address unserved populations on tribal lands by facilitating the deployment of fixed…
Spectrum Fight Draws Multiple Billionaires into the Ring with Lucrative Mid-Band Spectrum in the Balance
There’s an interesting battle brewing at the FCC over lucrative mid-band spectrum. A battle that has multiple billionaires directly involved, highlighting the value of spectrum in the 5G age. The battle is over MVDDS spectrum,…
Auction 107 C-Band Bidders Include AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Dish, Viasat, Cable Companies
Nearly 75 entities have applied to bid in Auction 107, an auction of 280 MHz of coveted mid-band spectrum in the C-band between 3.7-3.98 GHz. The list of would-be C-band bidders reads like a “Who’s…
Nextlink Aims to Add 100/20 Mbps Service Using CBRS Spectrum and Nokia Equipment
Nokia has provided details on how it is working with Nextlink Internet to integrate its Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum auction winnings into the 11 states it serves. The upgrade, which will feature Nokia’s…
Verizon 5G Nationwide Launched, 5G Ultra Wideband Expanded
Verizon said today that its nationwide 5G network is now operational and reaches 200 million people in 1,800 cities around the U.S. The company is using the name Verizon 5G Nationwide for the service, which…
FCC Expands Access to and Investment in the 4.9 GHz Band
Washington — September 30, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission today adopted rules permitting expanded use of 50 megahertz of mid-band spectrum in the 4.9 GHz (4940-4990 MHz) band that is currently underused. Under the…
FCC Seeks to Facilitate 5G in the 3.45-3.55 GHz Band
Washington — September 30, 2020 — The Federal Communications Commission today proposed to make 100 megahertz of mid-band spectrum in the 3.45-3.55 GHz band available for 5G deployment across the contiguous United States. The Commission…
T-Mobile Mid-Band 5G Markets Hit 210
T-Mobile yesterday announced that it has launched mid-frequency spectrum band 5G in an additional 121 markets, bringing total T-Mobile mid-band 5G markets to 210. In a test earlier this month, T-Mobile and Ericsson said they…
FCC Takes Steps to Free Up Spectrum for Commercial Use, Including 5G
The FCC will vote later this week on two items aimed at freeing up more spectrum for commercial use. The actions involve 100 MHz of spectrum in the 3.45 GHz band (between 3.45 and 3.55…
WISPs Get CBRS Range as Great as Six Miles at 100 Mbps Speeds
Some wireless internet providers (WISPs) are seeing fixed wireless speeds of at least 100 Mbps in rural areas over distances as great as six miles using CBRS spectrum. Of two WISPs on a webcast with…
Charter Relaunches Free Student Internet Offer
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Charter Communications, Inc. today announced a relaunch of its Remote Education Offer providing free Spectrum Internet – with speeds up to 200 Mbps in most markets – and WiFi access…
CBRS Backhaul Supports Texas Citywide Hotspot Deployment Targeting Students
The city of McAllen, Texas is tapping unlicensed CBRS spectrum to provide backhaul for a citywide WiFi hotspot deployment aimed at enabling students in the city to gain internet connectivity to support distance learning during…
