Regulations

Commentary

Back to the future

The AT&T/T-Mobile merger might renew the FCC’s efforts to make sure that Sprint Nextel remains a competitive alternative, possibly by looking favorably upon AT&T/T-Mobile merger conditions that would benefit Sprint Nextel.

Commentary

D Block reallocation bill has vital support, but important questions persist

Yesterday, I participated in a conference that addressed how public-safety communications have changed on federal, state and local levels in the decade since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

FCC seeks comments on expanded use of 700 MHz spectrum

Comments are being sought after the city of Charlotte, N.C., filed a petition seeking a declaratory ruling on the matter.

Genachowski to address need for NG-911

FCC commissioners will consider taking action this year to help the agency establish rules that will encourage the deployment of next-generation 911 services as quickly as possible, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski is expected to say during a speech at tonight’s 911 Honors Gala.

Genachowski: Spectrum inventory not necessary to fix ‘crisis’

Speaking at the Mobile Future Forum in DC, FCC boss Julius Genachowski last week mirrored the wireless industry’s claim that spectrum squatting isn’t real, and that future demand means a crunch must be real.

News

Carlson Wireless software-defined radio leverages TV white spaces to deliver rural broadband

Carlson Wireless has developed RuralConnect IP, a software-defined radio that uses TV white spaces to deliver wireless broadband service to homes, businesses and municipal entities in rural and underserved areas.

House introduces cybersecurity bill

The Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act would create a National Office for Cyberspace to oversee efforts by federal agencies to protect against cyber attacks; ensure that the government buys the most advanced technology; and encourage a workforce trained to defend against online threats.

Commentary

Back to the future

Commentary

D Block reallocation bill has vital support, but important questions persist

FCC seeks comments on expanded use of 700 MHz spectrum

Genachowski to address need for NG-911

Genachowski: Spectrum inventory not necessary to fix ‘crisis’

News

Carlson Wireless software-defined radio leverages TV white spaces to deliver rural broadband

House introduces cybersecurity bill

AT&T set to buy T-Mobile for $39 billion

One year later, National Broadband Plan makes progress — but is it enough

FCC could review commercial providers’ emergency preparedness

Commentary

September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track

Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services

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

Video

Check out key takeaways from Disaster Management Symposium webinars, register to view archives

Video: Opening of the Expo Hall on day three of IWCE 2023

Lynk CEO Charles Miller: The sky’s the limit

Events

UC Ezines

IWCE 2019 Wrap Up