A quick poll of digital infrastructure industry leaders suggests that President-elect Trump’s tariffs would likely lead to higher costs across the telecommunications sector. With that said, many are taking the long-term view of the tariffs impact on the industry. “I think the tariffs are a tool to equalize global trade […]
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The FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau granted a request filed by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) for a limited waiver of section 97.111(a) of the Commission’s rules to permit licensed amateur stations to communicate with military stations over a two-day period. The waiver request is for the purpose of a […]
Inside Towers sent out an invite on social media for anyone who wanted to express their thanks for industry-related blessings. We are always thankful for our engaged and responsive readership and wish everyone a bountiful and restorative Thanksgiving. -JF “As a former climber who spent an absurd amount of days […]
For more information on Inside Towers Intelligence, our quarterly market research report: https://insidetowers.com/intelligence/ Results for 3Q24 turned in by the U.S. mobile networks operators make clear that carrier-based 5G fixed wireless access continues to be well-received in the market. The base of FWA subscribers is growing every quarter, reaching a […]
UPDATE DirecTV is terminating its proposed acquisition of EchoStar’s (NASDAQ: SATS) satellite TV business, which includes rival DISH DBS Network, after bondholders voted against a pivotal debt exchange, Bloomberg reported. A group of DISH bondholders rejected an improved offer tabled by DirecTV at the end of October. The acquisition required […]
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel intends to depart the FCC on January 20, 2025, the day of President-elect Trump’s second inauguration. Trump has selected Commissioner Brendan Carr as chair, Inside Towers reported. “Serving at the Federal Communications Commission has been the honor of a lifetime, especially my tenure as Chair and […]
The NTIA approved initial BEAD plans for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. As part of President Biden’s bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the program allocates $42.45 billion to connect underserved communities. As of now, approximately seven million homes and businesses lack access to high-speed internet, according […]
UPDATE President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Brendan Carr as the next FCC Chair signals big changes in communications policy. Carr, a former general counsel of the agency and frequent critic of the current administration, has vowed to battle against social media companies and TV licensees that Republicans believe are too […]
A billion-dollar initiative to expand high-speed broadband across West Virginia is facing delays due to disputes over the costs associated with utility pole attachments. One-quarter of the state’s homes and businesses currently lack adequate internet access. West Virginia’s broadband expansion plan, backed by federal funds, aims to deliver 100/20 Mbps […]
Deutsche Telekom AG (OTCQX: DTEGY), Europe’s largest telecommunications operator according to Inside Towers Intelligence, increased profitability in 3Q24 through cost control and a strong operational performance in the U.S. and Germany, Bloomberg reported. For the company as a whole, Adjusted EBITDA after leases (EBITDAaL) rose 5.8 percent year-over-year to $11.7 […]