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EE Times – The most important “clock phase” of the FCC’s auction of the C-band spectrum finished Friday, raising almost $81 billion, exceeding all expectations after 97 rounds of bidding. The prized 3.7 GHz mid-band spectrum will allow the winners to push ahead with building out their 5G networks nationally. Read More
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RCR Wireless News – The skills gap in the wireless industry still exists and is becoming wider with the rollout of 5G. Dr. Rikin Thakker, CTO of WIA, discusses workforce challenges and the new solutions and programs that will bring more qualified people into the telecom industry. Read More
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Ericsson – Ericsson has been selected by T-Mobile for a five-year 5G rollout contract. Per the agreement, Ericsson will expand and enhance T-Mobile’s 5G footprint by supplying equipment, software, and related services from the Ericsson Radio System portfolio. Read More
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Fierce Wireless –The FCC took steps toward an auction for overlay licenses in the 2.5 GHz band, releasing data on what’s available and seeking input on auction design. The commission on Tuesday approved a public notice that details and seeks comment on two options for how bidding could be formatted. Read More
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Mobile World Live – The FCC weighed a move to make more spectrum available for 5G, opening a public consultation on whether to allow mobile services in the 12 GHz band. The agency sought input on whether it would be possible to share the frequency with terrestrial mobile services without causing harmful interference. Read More
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Fierce Wireless – There are quite a lot of places where there is no wired or wireless internet connection. The FCC is currently in the first phase of creating more accurate maps to identify these unserved areas. Read More
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Summit Daily – Residents of Frisco, Colorado, who use AT&T soon will have improved cell service thanks to the council’s unanimous approval of a lease agreement made between the company and the town. Read More
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Ericsson – Connectivity has become an even bigger part of critical infrastructure, helping people in an unprecedented way to work, study and socialize online. Looking forward, governments need to do more to harness the potential of 5G. Read More
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MissionCritical Communications – Anterix announced that it has begun an initial deployment of 900 MHz spectrum with Xcel Energy for a private LTE network. Motorola Solutions will provide the network at two existing Xcel sites in Minneapolis. Read More
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