AT&T (NYSE: T) reported solid progress in the third quarter on its two strategic initiatives – 5G and fiber. Its 5G mid-band coverage, mainly in C-band, now extends to 100 million people. The company expects to cover 130 million POPs by year-end 2022. That figure is nearly double the expectations […]
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Capital expenditure is one of the most closely watched financial metrics in the wireless infrastructure business, and understandably so. Capex is a forward indicator of planned network investment among the mobile network operators. Importantly, it’s how we all (suppliers, contractors, consultants and yes, publishers) get paid. This chart is an […]
Need a drone inspection done right away? Site security issues in Chicago or New Orleans? Does the local zoning board want you to present more concealment solutions? Every site build is surrounded by hundreds of decisions that need to be addressed quickly and accurately. Tower-Pro.com, the nation’s leading telecom directory […]
Apple recently introduced crash detection for its iPhone 14 and Apple Watch, meant to help users and wearers contact emergency services should a severe car crash occur. Business Insider Africa reported that the feature also calls 911 when users are having fun: riding roller coasters. According to reports by both […]
In an effort to extend digital connectivity throughout Montgomery County, MD, recent zoning rules were amended to allow antenna placement within 30 feet of a residence. The original wording had established the allowable distance as 60 feet. As WTTG-TV reports, the ordinance revision has some local residents up in arms. […]
UScellular (NYSE: USM) is streamlining its 5G deployments by improving its supply chain capabilities. In a recent presentation to the Association for Supply Chain Management, the company outlined measures it is taking to increase the efficiency and lower the costs of equipment warehousing and delivery of materials needed for its […]
Mobile technologies and services contributed over $750 billion or about 5 percent of European GDP in 2021, but Europe’s ambitious Digital Decade goals may fall short due to slower 5G rollout compared to other global markets, according to the GSMA. In its new report, The Mobile Economy Europe 2022, the […]
Huawei remains blacklisted by the U.S. government as a communications security risk. But that apparently hasn’t stopped it from attempting to bypass sanctions to access advanced chips for 5G smartphones, reports PCMag. Huawei used to produce Kirin chipsets designed by HiSilicon and manufactured by chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co before […]
The Senate on Thursday passed legislation that directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to designate a senior Office of Investment and Innovation employee as the broadband and emerging information technology coordinator. It also establishes measures to help the competitiveness and productivity of small businesses through broadband access and other emerging […]
A bipartisan group of Senators introduced the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act. If passed, the measure would change the Internal Revenue Code to ensure that funding directed for broadband implementation from the Infrastructure Law and the American Rescue Plan will not be considered taxable income. Grants awarded to industry […]