The FCC has authorized the first Wi-Fi device for use in the 6 GHz spectrum band (5.925–7.125 GHz). In April, the agency adopted new rules to expand unlicensed operations in the 6 GHz band, ushering in Wi-Fi 6 — the next generation of Wi-Fi — and boosting the growth of the internet of things (IoT)…. Continue »
In a big loss for Verizon, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is expanding its use of FirstNet, awarding AT&T a mobility contract for additional FirstNet capabilities to support its day-to-day and emergency operations. The agreement, valued at $92 million, is the largest commitment to FirstNet by a law enforcement or public safety agency. FirstNet,… Continue »
In a demonstration of its C Band product portfolio, Ericsson has set a record for peak data rate on a single user device at C Band frequency, exceeding 1.5 Gbps. Ericsson optimized its advanced Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) algorithm using advanced reciprocity-based beamforming technology, forming four separate optimal beams from its base station toward… Continue »
The transition underway to open radio access networks (O-RANs) is a big deal. To me, when I think about this transition, I think back to one of the great unbundlings that we saw, which was the personal computer (PC) market in the 1980s. As someone born in 1979, I remember fondly those early 1980 days…. Continue »
Tech Talk The autonomous vehicle (AV) scene has been, well… blah, lately. Why? Because much of what can be done to advance it is hitting the technology wall. We are stuck in between levels three and four. We have maxed out level three technology (except for incremental upgrades). However, the leap from level three to… Continue »
Like bookends, 3 GHz auctions will take place at the beginning and the ending of 2021, which could forever change the balance of 5G power among U.S. carriers. As the FCC began its latest 5G spectrum auction this week, making 280 megahertz of spectrum available in the 3.7-3.98 GHz band, an industry note by New… Continue »