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Your Wireless Connection
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Wireless Estimator – Executives from the nation’s largest tower companies and wireless infrastructure trade association met with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr earlier this month to press for conditions on EchoStar’s multibillion-dollar spectrum transactions. During the meeting, WIA executives emphasized that while they do not oppose the spectrum transfers, approving the deals without safeguards could result in transaction-specific public-interest harms, particularly if EchoStar is allowed to shield spectrum-sale proceeds from creditors. Read More
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Inside Towers – AT&T is expanding its wireless coverage over its fiber network, mainly using low band 700 MHz and mid-band 3.45 GHz frequencies, of which it holds 80 percent of licenses nationwide. Read More
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RCR Wireless News – After sharp declines in 2023 and 2024 following the peak of 5G investments, global RAN market conditions are beginning to stabilize, according to a new forecast from Dell’Oro Group. Read More
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Fierce Network – Fierce asked AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon about how they handled the preparation and aftermath of the event, which saw snow, sleet and freezing rain hit across the country from Texas to Maine. Read More
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Light Reading – Amid more FCC approvals for its copper shutdown plan, AT&T is initially targeting customer service migrations with wireless connections ahead of future fiber builds, says AT&T’s Susan Johnson. Read More
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Palistar – Palistar Capital announced the appointment of Ginu Thomas to an expanded leadership role as chief operating officer and chief financial officer, effective January 1, 2026. Read More
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Inside Towers – Real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer retail investors easy access to a range of real estate sectors with regular income and unique property options. American Tower, Crown Castle and SBA rank among the top 15 REITs. Read More
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