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Tag: Spectrum
Globalstar: Licensed/ Unlicensed TLPS Wireless Broadband Passes Tests
Globalstar wants to use licensed and unlicensed spectrum for TLPS wireless broadband, which would offer higher speeds and greater range than Wi-Fi.
LoRaWAN Wireless Technology Targets M2M, Telecom Providers
IBM’s LoRaWAN technology provides low-power, low-bandwidth, long-range communications for machine-to-machine communications.
Verizon to Use LTE in Unlicensed Bands to Boost Downlink Capacity
Verizon plans to use LTE in unlicensed bands at 3.5 GHz and 5 GHz to boost downlink capacity. Small cells and LTE-A also are key priorities.
Wireless Innovation Forum to Study 3.55 GHz Spectrum Sharing
The Wireless Innovation Forum has set up committees to study 3.55 GHz spectrum sharing.
Could Rural Spectrum Bill Trigger More Big-Carrier Programs?
A rural spectrum bill introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to motivate large wireless carriers to lease spectrum to smaller rural carriers by offering . . .
Bill Would Force FCC to Study Wi-Fi Spectrum Sharing
Small AWS-3 License Winners Include Lots of Big Carriers
Large corporations were the main small AWS-3 license winners, carrying away the majority of cellular marketing area (CMA) licenses intended for small companies.
AWS-3 Auction Finally Ends, Raising $45 Billion
The AWS-3 auction underway for two months, finally ended, raising $45 billion and far exceeding expectations.
Public Wi-Fi and Minorities: Study Finds Strong Benefits
A study conducted by Gfk for WifiForward about public Wi-Fi and minorities found strong benefits from the unlicensed technology.
Telecom 2014: The Top 12 Stories Are All “To Be Continued”
A review of Telecom 2014 reveals a range of business and policy developments that leave many questions unanswered for 2015.
NYU Researchers Claim 5G Wireless Breakthrough
Researchers at New York University are claiming a 5G wireless breakthrough. They say high-frequency bands could support high speeds over longer distances than
Fitch: AWS Auction Could Raise Up to $18 Billion
FCC: TDM-to-IP Transition Was a Cause of 911 Outage Affecting Seven States
The TDM-to-IP transition and transition to NG911 were a partial cause of 911 outage affecting seven states in April 2014, said an FCC official.
Consumer Group: Free Up More Wi-Fi Spectrum
American Consumer Institute’s Center for Citizen Research supports the FCC’s proposal to free up more Wi-Fi spectrum.
Verizon Rural Partners Offered XLTE Spectrum
Verizon rural partners can lease the company’s AWS-1 spectrum to support XLTE service. The carrier also wants rural partners to deploy VoLTE.
Wheeler Wants FCC to Study 5G and Millimeter Wave
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler wants the commission to study 5G and millimeter wave spectrum above 24 GHz. Small cells and DAS networks are the subject of other draft
When Will We Need New TV White Spaces Standard?
A new IEEE Tv white spaces standard aims to enhance the ability of multiple TV white spaces broadband users to co-exist with one another. The chairman of the IEEE . . .
Rice University: UHF Wireless Data Can Go Fast and Far
Rice University researchers discover a way to go fast and far using UHF wireless data transmission.
Sprint Adds Rural LTE Roaming and SMART Partners
Sprint now has 27 rural LTE roaming partners. A company executive provided details about the handsets that some rural operators will need to offer in order to
IEEE ComSoc: 5G Wireless Demos Use High Frequencies
5G wireless technology will use higher frequencies than current cellular technology and will provide much higher bandwidth, according to the IEEE.
FCC Pursues More Unlicensed Wi-Fi Spectrum But Open Issues Remain
The FCC is pursuing unlicensed wi-fi spectrum in the 600 Mhz, 5 Ghz, and 3.5 Ghz bands, as well as a proposal from Globalstar involving 2.4 ghz spectrum for Wi-fi.
Wireless M&A and U.S. Mobile Market Stability
The U.S. mobile may be more stable than it appeared a month ago. Will wireless M&A fix that — or make it worse?
A Verizon/ Dish Spectrum Deal Would Be Good for Verizon, But What About Dish?
A rumored Verizon/ Dish spectrum deal would boost Verizon’s XLTE offering. But what Dish would gain is less clear — unless . . .
CEA Estimates $62 Billion Economic Impact of Unlicensed Spectrum Yearly
The Consumer Electronics Association estimates a $62 billion economic impact of unlicensed spectrum in the U.S. each year.