Sep 6, 2018 FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr Outlines Next Steps on 5G Deployment FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr described the next steps the Commission will take to encourage 5G deployment during remarks at the Indiana Statehouse on Sept. 4. 5G could prove one of the most transformational standards in the history of technology. But, as promising as 5G is, it’s only as good as the infrastructure on which it’s WIA Blog
Sep 5, 2018 WIA Statement on FCC Draft Infrastructure Order (September 4, 2018) The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) issued the following statement from President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein regarding the FCC’s draft infrastructure order. “The FCC’s draft order includes a number of necessary provisions that will help accelerate 5G deployment. For the U.S. to lead the world in 5G, sound policies are needed to encourage WIA Press Releases
Sep 5, 2018 ExteNet Systems Completes Acquisition of Hudson Fiber Network CHICAGO, September 4, 2018 – ExteNet Systems, the largest private developer, owner and operator of Distributed Networks (DNS) enabling advanced mobile and broadband connectivity across the United States, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Hudson Fiber Network (HFN). Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “Businesses require access to a fast, reliable and secure broadband infrastructure, especially as more Members in the News
Sep 5, 2018 ExteNet Systems Names Jim Hyde As CEO CHICAGO, September 4, 2018 – ExteNet Systems, the largest private developer, owner and operator of Distributed Networks (DNS) enabling advanced mobile and broadband connectivity across the United States, today announced the appointment of Jim Hyde as Chief Executive Officer. Hyde succeeds Ross Manire, the co-founder of ExteNet Systems who is retiring and has served as President and CEO since Members in the News
Sep 5, 2018 Access to New Spectrum in the Sharing Economy: WIA to Host Webinar on the FCC’s New 3.5 GHz CBRS Spectrum Sharing Rules By K.C. Halm and Van Bloys, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is on the verge of finalizing plans to make available an additional 150 megahertz of spectrum for commercial use under its new shared spectrum policy known as the Citizens Broadband Radio Service, or “CBRS” spectrum. In the very near future, WIA Blog
Sep 4, 2018 WIA Commends FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr on his 5G Announcement (September 4, 2018) The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) issued the following statement from President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein regarding Commissioner Carr’s announcement on the FCC’s next steps on 5G deployment. “I applaud Commissioner Carr’s announcement today in Indianapolis, Indiana, a state leading the way in 5G-forward policies, and an example for the FCC to consider WIA Press Releases