The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is working quickly to facilitate the deployment of fifth-generation (5G) wireless infrastructure, as formalized in the agency’s 5G Fast Plan (“Facilitate America’s Superiority in 5G Technology”). As the...
Launch of 5G Spectrum Auction
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in mid-April 2019, announced two key initiatives intended to bolster the deployment of fifth-generation (5G) wireless infrastructure, touching on two prongs of the agency’s ...
The FCC’s Push to Deploy 5G Infrastructure
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is moving quickly to expedite the implementation of 5G technology. As discussed in a prior post (Overview of the FCC's 5G FAST Plan by Alan Hearty), one tool in...
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The FCC has created a comprehensive outline for supporting 5G technology. The department has put together a broad strategy called the 5G FAST Plan (“Facilitate America’s Superiority in 5G Technology”). This article reviews the Plan’s main points and...
In a previous installment, we discussed the issues associated with resilience in the nation’s wireless networks, particularly in connection with recovery after disaster situations such as hurricanes. Continuing that discussion, we will examine how...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is currently re-examining the Wireless Resiliency Cooperative Framework. The Framework was put together in 2016 for the purpose of creating a voluntary commitment by mobile carriers to promote resilient...
In the race to 5G, access to and management of the spectrum will be a critical factor. Next generation 5G networks will require the broad use of the spectrum in order to support U.S. competitiveness in the wireless sector. Recently, the “Government...
The U.S. continues its march towards implementing and refining 5G wireless technology. This technology enables faster internet speeds, Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, and other promising applications. In its strategy to facilitate 5G...
In a previous post, we examined the ways that net neutrality applies to wireless cell networks. Specifically, we looked at important issues such as the effect of net neutrality on wireless innovation, as well as the unique bandwidth issues inherent...
The City of Pacific Grove, California recently voted to allow the installation of a wireless cell phone tower behind a local high school. The city council voted 5-2 in favor of allowing the new wireless facility to be constructed. The approval comes...
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