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WIA – Heading into 2023, the wireless industry’s thought leaders expect a continued focus on fixed wireless access, further development of the network edge and increasing use cutting-edge technologies like robotics and artificial intelligence. Read more about what they expect in the year to come. Read More
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Fierce Wireless – The FAA new directive requiring airplanes in the U.S. to install 5G C-band tolerant radio altimeters or compatible RF filters by February 24, 2024, contained a surprising figure. The FAA estimates that the total price-tag to make these modifications to airplanes is just $26 million. Read More
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WIA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association announced the hiring of Amelia De Jesus as Vice President of Workforce Solutions. In this newly created role, De Jesus will lead the development of WIA’s Workforce Services business unit as it focuses on building America’s broadband workforce through innovative sector partnerships. Read More
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Broadband Breakfast – Commissioner Geoffrey Starks of the Federal Communications Commission spoke at the Consumer Electronics Show Saturday, touting connectivity assistance for individuals who benefit from housing assistance as well as the potential environmental benefits of 5G. Read More
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Fierce Wireless – Speaking at CES last week, NTIA Head Alan Davidson talked about the agency’s plan to advance open Radio Access Networks, and reminded the audience that the NTIA wears another important hat: It manages federal spectrum use and serves as the President’s advisor on spectrum policy. Read More
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Land Mobile – The number of 4G/LTE and 5G private mobile network deployments around the world has risen to almost 1,000 according to a new report from the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). Read More
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Verizon – As severe weather continues to batter California and other parts of the West Coast with a series of atmospheric rivers and bomb cyclones, Verizon is working around the clock to keep customers connected. Read More
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Fierce Wireless – Verizon Business installed a private 5G wireless network at a smart factory run by Deloitte in Wichita, Kansas. The 60,000-sq-foot factory — known as The Smart Factory @ Wichita — is an innovation center that integrates the digital and physical to experiment with Industry 4.0 ideas and use cases. Read More
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Everest Infrastructure – Everest Infrastructure Partners has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of wireless communications tower assets from Communications Tower Group. The tower assets represent premium locations across 10 states in the Southeast and Midwest regions of the U.S. Read More
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Upcoming Events
| | | • | Wireless Women’s Leadership Luncheon, February 1, 2023, Washington | | • | Mobile World Congress, February 27-March 2, 2023, Barcelona | | • | RWA-WIA Networking Reception during MWC Barcelona 2023 | | • | South Wireless Summit, March 26-March 29, Nashville, TN | | • | Connect (X) 2023, May 8-10, 2023, New Orleans | | |
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