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FCC awarding FirstNet Authority spectrum license to 4.9 GHz would be ‘unlawful,’ CERCI-sponsored legal analysis claims

A proposal calling for the FCC to grant the FirstNet Authority a nationwide license to the 4.9 GHz spectrum currently designated for public-safety use would be “unlawful,” according to a legal analysis filed this week with the FCC by an organization opposing the idea. Commissioned by the Coalition for Emergency Response and Critical Infrastructure (CERCI), […]

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NextNav, Anterix, Ondas join rush toward 900MHz opportunities

NextNav on Tuesday filed a petition with the FCC to open a portion of the 900MHz band for services including positioning and 5G. And NextNav isn’t the only company working to introduce new communications services into the 900MHz band. Anterix, Ondas Networks and a variety of other companies are also eyeing the spectrum band for various communications […]

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EV charging stations still riddled with cybersecurity vulnerabilities

The increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) isn’t just a favorite for gas-conscious consumers, but also for cybercriminals who focus on using EV charging stations to launch far-reaching attacks. This is because every charging point, whether inside a private garage or on a public parking lot, is online and running a variety of software that […]

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DoD officials gear up for spectrum sharing ‘moonshot’

Top US military officials reiterated the Pentagon’s interest in spectrum sharing during a media event this week, describing the technology as a “moonshot” that would help the US maintain an advantage against its rivals both economically and militarily. “This is a monumental event,” DoD CIO John Sherman said Monday at a Washington, DC, event. “I […]

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FCC’s net-neutrality rules won’t specifically address 5G network slicing

FCC officials confirmed that the agency’s new net-neutrality guidelines won’t specifically address new 5G technologies like network slicing. Instead, officials explained that network slicing will be handled under the same policy regime that the agency used in 2015, when it imposed net-neutrality guidelines during the Obama administration. However, during a media briefing, FCC officials also […]

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Sat-to-phone ambitions may need course corrections

Much of the opening banter about satellite-to-phone services at the recent Satellite 2024 trade show in Washington, DC, bubbled with optimism that connectivity from space would soon lift off from being a slide in a PowerPoint deck to become a routine notification icon on a smartphone’s screen. “The total addressable market is almost as big as the entire satellite […]

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Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

Recently there was an article titled “LMR remains most reliable technology for public-safety communications,” written by the executive director of the Forestry Conservation Communications Association (“FCCA”). To some extent there are some truths to that, but it is not an absolute. Indeed, it is far from it. There were some assertions in the article that […]

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Countdown to IWCE 2024: Your Last-Minute Guide

With less than one week left until the grand opening of IWCE 2024, it’s time to gear up for an unforgettable experience at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. As excitement builds, here’s a quick rundown of everything you need to know before the show kicks off: When and Where: Mark your calendars […]

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FCC approves rules for IoT cybersecurity labeling program

FCC commissioners last week voted unanimously to establish a cybersecurity labeling program for wireless consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products—a portion of the communications market that industry experts have long criticized for having lackluster security. Under the new initiative, companies can submit wireless smart products to receive the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, which will be […]

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FCC approves new rules for satellite-direct-to-phone communications

FCC commissioners today voted unanimously to approve new rules designed to let commercial wireless carriers more easily partner with satellite companies to provide supplemental coverage from space (SCS) services that could eliminate coverage gaps when users are outside. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel outlined the importance of SCS—also known as satellite-direct-to-phone technology—which allows users to maintain […]

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FCC awarding FirstNet Authority spectrum license to 4.9 GHz would be ‘unlawful,’ CERCI-sponsored legal analysis claims

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NextNav, Anterix, Ondas join rush toward 900MHz opportunities

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EV charging stations still riddled with cybersecurity vulnerabilities

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DoD officials gear up for spectrum sharing ‘moonshot’

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FCC’s net-neutrality rules won’t specifically address 5G network slicing

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Sat-to-phone ambitions may need course corrections

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Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

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Countdown to IWCE 2024: Your Last-Minute Guide

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FCC approves rules for IoT cybersecurity labeling program

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FCC approves new rules for satellite-direct-to-phone communications

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Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

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