The FCC wants to tackle space junk. But you can’t just put a satellite whose job is completed in a recycle bin. Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel circulated for a vote among her colleagues new rules that would require satellite operators in low-Earth orbit to dispose of their satellites within five years […]
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(Part two of two) UPDATE Recently, T-Mobile seems to be laser-focused on overtaking Verizon in the market for consumer wireless subscribers. The company has launched a new app that owners of eSIM-enabled phones can download to move onto the T-Mobile network automatically. T-Mobile is offering users a free trial of […]
Comcast has begun a nationwide rollout of multi-gigabit internet speeds, using both wireline and WiFi technologies, that will reach more than 50 million homes and businesses before the end of 2025. It claims it will be the largest and fastest-ever multi-gig deployment in the United States. Multi-gig WiFi speeds will […]
In two separate announcements last week, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) demonstrated the depth and breadth of its telecommunications product portfolio and geographic reach. On Wednesday, Nokia and AT&T México announced the deployment of an industrial-grade LTE private wireless network solution at the APM Terminals’ terminal in Puerto Progreso, Yucatán, using the […]
The National Spectrum Management Association (NSMA) asked the FCC to conduct tests in the 6 GHz band before opening the 1,200 MHz swath of spectrum for unlicensed use. The new rules, meant to allow devices to use WiFi 6 in the band, were adopted in 2020, and then put on […]
T-Mobile spent the most money and won the largest number of licenses in the FCC’s 2.5 GHz auction of flexible use overlay licenses for wireless use. Analysts expected T-Mobile to come out on top since of all the major carriers, it’s already using the most 2.5 GHz mid-band spectrum for […]
American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) and Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) announced yesterday that they have signed a new overarching lease agreement, facilitating Verizon’s on-going 5G network deployment across American Tower’s U.S. portfolio of communications sites. The agreement provides a simplified and efficient leasing process through a contractual framework […]
Stadium Tech Report, has announced its survey, entitled “Stadium Connectivity Outlook,” can be taken live and is encouraging participation from readers. The survey hopes to pool its readers’ collective knowledge and provide a snapshot of what’s happening on several stadium technology fronts. To take the survey, click here. “In my […]
Recently I had the honor (and unusual experience) of being on the interviewee-end of the podcast mic with Jim Tracy, CEO of Legacy Telecommunications, Chief Brand Ambassador for Ontivity, LLC and former Director and Chairman of the Board of NATE. We discussed my three decades in the business (certifying my […]