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WIA – Several years ago, the NFL’s former VP of Technology Solutions John Cave and his team were looking for a sideline communications system for coaches to use during games. The league had been using TV white spaces to provide wireless communication at least until 2015, but the channels were unreliable and the system actually experienced an ill-timed outage one year during a Super Bowl. That’s when they knew it was time for a change. Read More
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RCR Wireless News – Although U.S. carriers are lowering capex as 5G deployments slow, American Tower is still seeing activity levels that are “really strong in the U.S. and around the globe. And it’s all about increases in mobile data consumption.” Read More
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RCR Wireless News – Rumors surfaced late last week that the U.S. national wireless network operators were in talks with Amazon on a deal that would establish a wireless service for Prime subscribers at an ultra-low price point. Read More
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Mobile World Live – T-Mobile US claimed credit for enabling a near 80-mile beyond-visual-line-of-sight flight by a drone tapping the capabilities of 5G, citing potential for inspection programs, agriculture and disaster relief. Read More
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RCR Wireless News – Charter will use Nokia’s 5G RAN solutions to provide wireless 5G connectivity and increased network capacity to customers in its trial markets in the United States. Read More
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UScellular – UScellular has received $679,950 from the West Virginia WIN program to boost connectivity for residents and visitors in and around Coopers Rock State Forest. Three existing UScellular towers will be upgraded with 5G mid-band technology. Read More
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Inside Towers – Wisconsin’s Richland County is eager to deploy its new radio communication system, and to kick start the project, the Richland County Board has approved a bond sale allowing the county to borrow $8.1 million to fund the radio upgrades. Read More
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Globe Gazette – To support visitors at DenimFest, UScellular was equipped for increased demand for wireless access around Heritage Park of North Iowa during Memorial Day weekend. Read More
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Accesswire – Mike Sievert shared his journey from marketing toothpaste to leading T-Mobile during a commencement speech for the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. Read More
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