Amarillo, Texas deploys $4M FWA network for school kids

The 4G FWA network is being deployed to the homes of children who do not have internet access.

Verizon to limit 5G C-band deployment near airports

President Joe Biden issued a statement saying more than 90% of wireless tower deployments will occur as scheduled.

Ligado peddles its mid-band spectrum for private wireless use

Ligado and Select Spectrum will especially be targeting the utilities sector, offering the spectrum for use with private wireless networks.

Verizon, AWS expand MEC areas by more than 30%

Verizon and AWS are expanding once again, announcing mobile edge computing services in more U.S. metro areas.

Marek’s Take: The greening of the Gs

The wireless industry is ramping up its green technology efforts because it’s good for the environment and it’s even better for business.

Setting off the 5G Advanced evolution

5G Advanced brings a new wave of technology innovations that will fully deliver on the 5G promise, and 3GPP Release 18 is the first release.

AT&T, Dish top list of FCC’s 3.45 GHz auction winners

AT&T spent more than $9.1 billion and Dish Networks wasn’t too far behind, spending a total of $7.3 billion in the FCC’s 3.45 GHz auction.

Verizon to cover 2M businesses with 5G C-band FWA

“This is a massive market that we are unlocking on C-band for businesses,” Verizon Business Chief Revenue Officer Sampath Sowmyanarayan told Fierce.

FAA issues impact notices ahead of C-band 5G launches

The FAA started issuing hundreds of notices related to the commercial launch of C-band, which is due to happen this coming Wednesday.

Cox asks court to release it from using T-Mobile for MVNO

Cox wasn’t happy with the wholesale prices that T-Mobile was demanding. Cox would rather contract with Verizon as its MVNO wholesale provider.

ASU aims to untether immersive learning with 5G

One aim of the latest technology partnership with Verizon and ASU is for students to learn how to develop coding software that builds VR environments.

Verizon turns up 5G lab at Arizona State University

The 5G hub is kicking off its first event with a Digital Equity Jam in February, sponsored by Verizon, AWS and Inseego.

FreedomFi certifies Baicells small cell for distributed network

The Baicells small cell operates in the CBRS spectrum band and provides cellular coverage to CBRS-compatible devices at a range of up to two miles.

Starlink’s reach not enough to solve rural dilemma

Capacity limitations and obstructions to satellite visibility mean that Starlink will never be the only solution for rural broadband.

FCC takes new look at data breach rules

The FCC is reviewing its reporting rules in light of recent security breaches at telecom carriers.

T-Mobile 5G hits the racetrack with Halo

A remote-piloted driverless Halo vehicle served as the pace car during the Indy Autonomous Challenge, supported by T-Mobile 5G as it hit 95 mph.

CTIA launches testbed for 5G network security

CTIA announced the launch of its 5G Security Test Bed (STB) for validating security in commercial 5G networks.

Telesat signs on to Canadian 5G testbed ENCQOR

Telesat is teaming up to perform trials and advance 5G connectivity for industries as a new partner of the public-private ENCQOR 5G testbed in Canada.

SRG puts T-Mobile’s 5G carrier aggregation to the test

“Net-Net: there is a triple whammy of reasons why FDD-TDD (low-band/mid-band) delivers much better coverage than TDD mid-band only,” SRG concluded.

T-Mobile hires former Verizon exec to lead business sales

As T-Mobile works to gain a bigger piece of the enterprise pie, the operator named George Fischer as SVP of Sales for T-Mobile for Business.