The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday wrapped up its third auction for millimeter wave 5G spectrum after concluding the assignment phase, where bidding didn’t add much to overall auction proceeds.
These new industry groups promise to deliver edge computing interoperability and make it easier for both enterprises and developers to access the network edge. {$excerpt:n}
Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg reminds us that the RAN is just one piece of the puzzle. Still, the multiple open RAN initiatives offer opportunity. {$excerpt:n}
Midcontinental Communications (Midco) and other entities using the 3.65 GHz band are scrambling to replace gear they had already installed after recently finding out from their vendors it’s not going
Verizon is in the process of re-farming 3G bands for LTE and plans to complete the process in December 2020. AT&T plans to sunset its 3G network in early 2022.
Semtech, the company behind LoRa technology, is collaborating with Helium in its efforts to develop one of the largest LoRa-based networks in North America. {$excerpt:n}
Samsung sees itself in an "interesting sweet spot" when it comes to open RAN, according to its VP of Networks Strategy. {$excerpt:n}
Boingo confirmed it has received multiple inquiries for a potential sale or other strategic transaction. It has hired an advisor to assess the opportunities. {$excerpt:n}
Here’s a news item that did not get enough attention in the non-MWC media storm recently: Verizon announced a boost in 5G investment for the U.S. market. Ho hum. Who cares? {$excerpt:n}
COO John Stankey acknowledged the difference in customer experience on sub-6 GHz is not huge. {$excerpt:n}