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Your Wireless Connection
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Inside Towers – The U.S. wireless market can expect robust new tower construction activity for the next several years, according to the latest analysis of the Inside Towers Database that is updated daily with data drawn from the FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) and Universal Licensing System (ULS), and FAA Determination of No Hazard (DOB) databases. Read More
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Fierce Network – Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour taught Ericsson engineers a thing or two about how to prepare for this summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026. While Ericsson expects uplink capacity to be in high demand during the World Cup tournament, the way in which fans use the mobile networks will be different than an Eras concert. Read More
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Inside Towers – The FCC adopted rules to streamline its broadband data collection efforts that feed into the National Broadband Map. The point is to help federal agencies; state, local, and Tribal governments; and other stakeholders identify and target broadband investment to areas where it’s most needed. Read More
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Telecompetitor – It was one-point gains in broadband provider customer satisfaction categories, according to new research from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Wireless service providers moved from 73 to 77, the full-service mobile virtual network operator segment gained a point to 76, and value MVNOs reached 79. Read More
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Fierce Network – T-Mobile is expanding its turf in the world of golf, announcing that it inked a multi-year partnership with the United States Golf Association (USGA), making T-Mobile the Official 5G Network Partner of USGA tournaments. This follows agreements T-Mobile has with the PGA, for which it most recently provided 5G enhancements at the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Read More
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CBS News – AT&T says it has expanded its wireless network in the DFW metroplex ahead of World Cup crowds. The carrier said it’s ready for World Cup selfies, texts, ticket swaps and everything in between at the stadium district in Arlington this summer. Read More
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Crown Castle – Crown Castle announced Kris Hinson has been named to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), and Mark Lennon has been named to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Read More
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