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Tag: Spectrum
Regional Wireless Carriers: Don’t Repeat Mistakes With Upcoming Mobile Broadband Auctions
A regional wireless carrier panel at a Competitive Carriers Association meeting urged the industry not to make the same mistakes with the upcoming 600 MHz spectrum auction that were made with the past 700 Mhz auctions.
The House Has a New Rural Telecom Working Group
Two members of the House of Representatives announced the formation of a bipartisan working group of the Energy and Commerce Committee that will . . .
Justice Department Urges FCC to Allow Small Carriers Access to New Mobile Broadband Spectrum
Small carriers that don’t already have low-frequency spectrum should have an opportunity to acquire some in the upcoming voluntary incentive auction of TV broadcast spectrum, said the Justice Department in a filing with the Federal Communications Commission.
FCC Grants B-Block Build-Out Extension but Not for Everyone
Two months after giving holders of 700 MHz A-block spectrum more time to build out their networks, the FCC yesterday granted an extension for 700 MHz B-block spectrum holders. But not all of them.
Why Didn’t Verizon Sell More A-Block Spectrum?
U.S. Cellular confirmed it has deployed LTE in the A-block in some markets, suggesting interference isn’t a problem. So why couldn’t Verizon sell more of its A-block spectrum?
Defending Super Wi-Fi
A hot issue is how much spectrum relinquished by TV broadcasters should be unlicensed. None, says a recent GigaOm post that attacks “Super WiFi” technology used in rural
Report: Spectrum Shortage Not as Dire as Predicted
Infonetics says mobile operators are using spectrum more efficiently thanks to technology developments; hence an acute spectrum shortage has not come to pass
CCA Members Offered LTE Roaming Option
A new offering from Transaction Network Services available to members of the Competitive Carriers Association aims to facilitate LTE roaming between…
Verizon Rural Partner to Get LTE iPhone
Verizon Wireless Rural LTE partner Strata Networks appears set to be the first small wireless network operator with an LTE-capable iPhone. The company…
Don’t Underestimate Interest in Video Cord Cutting
Anyone who says video cord cutting is no big threat should take note of news today from Mohu, developer of TV antenna technology.
IEEE Aims to Support Government-Commercial Spectrum Sharing
The IEEE has begun work to enhance white spaces standards to let wireless network operators share spectrum in the 3550 to 3650 MHz band with government users.
Report Shows U.S. Ahead on Freeing Up Spectrum
An FCC report shows the U.S. is ahead of at least eight other large countries in freeing up licensed spectrum for mobile broadband use.
Qualcomm Component Solves Some but Not All LTE Interoperability Issues
Qualcomm’s new RF360 front end solution could help small wireless carriers holding spectrum in the 700 MHz A- and B-blocks, at least a little bit, in their quest to obtain LTE devices at reasonable rates. But other problems remain.
Faster, Higher-Capacity Wi-Fi Could be Coming
Wireless network operators as well as end users could see faster and higher-capacity WiFi if the FCC moves ahead on a proposal made today to free up more spectrum for unlicensed use.
FCC’s A-Block Deadline Extension: Will Verizon Get Moving on its Build-out?
The Federal Communications Commission has granted 700 MHz A-block licensees, including Verizon, extra time to build out their networks, but not as much time .
Neul Introduces TV White Spaces Chip
Website Educates Users About Voluntary TV Spectrum Auction
A new FCC website provides information about the impending voluntary auction of TV broadcast spectrum, including a useful summary that outlines issues that must be resolved before
Could Verizon Spectrum Sell-Off Drive an A-Block Interoperability Solution?
Verizon’s ongoing sale of 700 MHz spectrum illuminates complex issues regarding interoperability, which carries considerable implications for AT&T as well
FCC Moving to Expand Wi-Fi, Looking Towards Gigabit Wi-Fi
A new FCC initiative aims to free up additional unlicensed spectrum in the 5 Ghz band for use by gigabit wi-fi (802.11ac) devices
U.S. Cellular is Latest Buyer of Verizon Wireless Spectrum
Verizon Wireless continues to move up the food chain with its A- and B-block license sales, announcing yesterday that it has sold an A-block license…
Clearwire Ponders Purchase Offer From Dish, Sprint Says No Way
Dish Network has made an offer to buy Clearwire, offering $3.30 per share, which outbids Sprint’s recent offer of $2.97 per share.
Arizona Company Smartcomm Granted 700 MHz Spectrum Licenses
FCC Reforms Rural Health Care, Aims to Free Up Spectrum, Enhance 9-1-1
The FCC adopted reforms to the broadband rural healthcare program and proposed allowing wireless carriers to share 100 MHz of spectrum with government users. In addition text messages to 9-1-1 will
FCC Approves Terrestrial Network for Dish but with Strings Attached
The FCC yesterday adopted an order to allow Dish Network spectrum holdings in a band originally intended for satellite use to be used instead for a terrestrial 4G network. An FCC source told Telecompetitor that