Growth in the consumer use of smartphones and internet-based communications are having an impact on disruptive technologies like 5G and the internet of things, according to an investment note by Alerian, an independent index provider that operates the S-Network Disruptor Indexes(SM). A disruptive technology is one that displaces an established […]
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More voices are now calling for a longer delay of 5G use on C-band. The Aerospace Industries Association is leading a coalition of organizations representing aerospace manufacturers, airlines, pilots, and operators in urging the FCC and FAA to form a joint industry working group to bring the aviation and telecom […]
Now that Congress has passed President Joe Biden’s infrastructure package, which he intends to sign into law next week, eyes turn to his spending bill. The nearly $2 trillion “Build Back Better” (BBB) measure contains millions of dollars earmarked for broadband connectivity. Democrats’ spending package presently includes $300 million for […]
House lawmakers late Friday adopted a roughly $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that includes $65 million for broadband deployment and access. The bipartisan 228-to-206 vote marked the final milestone for the first of two pieces in the president’s economic agenda. According to the White House, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act […]
According to Reuters, AT&T and Verizon Communications yesterday said they will agree to delay the commercial launch of C-band wireless service by a month while the FAA and FCC assess the effect of 5G on aviation safety. The carriers said the delay was agreed upon following a request to hold […]
New York City (NYC) Mayor Bill de Blasio has committed $157 million in capital investment to move the next phase of the Internet Masterplan for universal broadband forward. Open Gov reported that NYC launched a request for proposal (RFP), representing “a first in the nation” approach to closing the digital […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is ratcheting up its concern about airline safety when 5G deployments begin on C-band, a fear it’s been sounding an alarm about for a year, Inside Towers reported. Now that network carriers are expected to begin using the spectrum starting December 5, starting in 46 […]
DISH Network Corporation is partnering with Helium Inc., to allow its users to roam on to hotspots deployed in neighborhoods and offices and become the first major carrier to use Helium Network’s blockchain-based incentive model for customers that deploy their own 5G CBRS-based hotspots. The Helium Network is a consumer-deployed, […]
American Tower (NYSE: AMT) reported its Q3 results with double-digit growth across all key metrics on a year-over-year basis. Total property revenues grew to $2.4 billion in 3Q21, up over 19 percent from $2.0 billion in 3Q20. In AMT’s domestic markets, comprising the U.S. and Canada, revenue grew 10 percent […]
3M today issued an immediate stop use alert on its 3M™ DBI-SALA® Nano-Lok™ Self Retracting Lifeline with Anchor Hook. The notice urged users to remove the product from service until inspection is performed. The company issued the following statement:“As part of 3M Fall Protection’s ongoing commitment to delivering high quality […]