Reinstating the FCC’s auction authority, fully funding Rip & Replace and spending broadband infrastructure deployment funding wisely were the main hot topics at yesterday’s FCC oversight hearing. Leaders of the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee noted it’s been more than a year since the Commissioners came before lawmakers on Capitol […]
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The Biden administration announced $930 million in grants Friday to expand middle-mile broadband as part of the Infrastructure Law. The NTIA said 260 applicants submitted funding requests of more than $7.47 billion. Grants will be distributed across a total of 350 counties in 35 states and Puerto Rico. The Enabling […]
DISH Wireless, the mobile network operating unit of DISH Network (NASDAQ: DISH), has satisfied its June 14, 2023 FCC commitment to build out its network. It now offers 5G broadband service (compliant with 3GPP Rel 15 enhanced mobile broadband) to over 70 percent of the U.S. population, roughly 240 million […]
The city commission in Big Rapids, MI has granted its approval for Vertical Bridge LLC to begin construction of a 125-foot monopole cell tower within the Big Rapids industrial park. As Pioneer reports, the special use permit was granted at the group’s last meeting. The structure will occupy a 50-ft […]
Ohio State University announced it is looking for individuals with small cell deployment expertise in the technician and construction manager occupations to complete a survey about the duties and tasks of the work. The verification process is administered via an electronic survey and will take approximately 45-60 minutes per survey. […]
When Frankie Rivera-Rivera was pronounced dead by the Washington (KS) County Coroner at the base of a tower on May 9, the process of grieving started for his family and friends. Shortly afterward, the process of supplying aid to his family also began through the work of the Tower Family […]
The FCC is considering spectrum sharing models in 500 MHz of the 42 GHz band. The agency wants to see how sharing models in this high band spectrum might best be used, especially among small wireless carriers. Whatever it learns can also inform future sharing approaches. The spectrum between 42-42.5 […]
The unmanned aerial system ecosystem came together yesterday at the NATE 2023 UAS EXPO at Valmont headquarters and fairgrounds in Valley, NE. More than 125 people attended the second year of the event, which featured educational panels and exhibitors. The theme of the event was the evolution of the technology […]
The Pentagon confirmed it’s buying Starlink satellite broadband service for Ukraine. “We continue to work with a range of global partners to ensure Ukraine has the satellite and communication capabilities they need. Satellite communications constitute a vital layer in Ukraine’s overall communications network and the department contracts with Starlink for […]
UPDATE Inside Towers reported on a slate of six broadband-related bills that the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed onto the full House last week. The most comprehensive legislation would reauthorize the FCC’s auction authority and fully fund Rip & Replace. The Maryland Association of Counties (MAC) takes issue with […]