GeoLinks Modifies Wireless Licenses to Expand Gigabit Broadband in Rural U.S.
GeoLinks has modified 32 spectrum licenses and voluntarily surrendered others, allowing for expanded gigabit-capable wireless broadband, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The move reflects a strategic effort to maximize use of mid-band spectrum for public benefit.
Broadband Battle Intensifies: Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and Satellite Compete for Market Share
Fiber, cable, fixed wireless, and LEO satellite are now delivering increasingly competitive broadband speeds, reshaping the U.S. connectivity market. With expanding coverage and improving performance, these technologies offer consumers real choices—spurring industry competition and policy reevaluation.
Fixed Wireless Access Gains Ground as 6G Research Advances
Fixed wireless access (FWA) is increasingly being adopted as a reliable alternative to home broadband, especially in suburban and rural markets. As carriers expand 5G deployments, FWA uptake rises while global 6G research accelerates, shaping the future of wireless connectivity.
FCC Moves to Fortify “Next Generation 911” Systems with New Reliability Proposals
The FCC has introduced new proposals to enhance the resilience and reliability of Next Generation 911 (NG911) systems. As emergency services transition to IP-based infrastructure, the Commission aims to ensure uninterrupted access through stricter rules for service providers and vendors.
Competition and Convergence Transform the Broadband Market, Prompting Regulatory Scrutiny
As fiber, cable, fixed wireless, and satellite technologies converge in performance, competition is intensifying across the broadband market. Policymakers are weighing regulatory updates to reflect this new multi-technology environment, where speed, latency, and access now transcend legacy definitions.
FCC Approves Wind-Down of C-band Clearinghouse as Satellite-to-5G Transition Concludes
The FCC’s approval to wind down the C-band Clearinghouse marks a major milestone in reallocating mid-band spectrum for 5G and advanced wireless services, unlocking critical capacity for U.S. carriers.
White House Proposes FCC Funding Boost While Cutting NTIA and USDA Broadband Grants for FY26
The White House’s FY26 budget proposal seeks increased funding for the FCC but recommends cuts to broadband grant programs under the NTIA and USDA, signaling a shift in federal broadband infrastructure priorities toward regulatory and spectrum oversight rather than direct deployment subsidies.
FCC Reviews Verizon’s Handset Unlocking Waiver and UScellular Spectrum License Transfers
The FCC is seeking public comments on Verizon’s waiver request to adjust handset unlocking rules post-Tracfone acquisition and on multiple spectrum license assignments from UScellular to Verizon, highlighting regulatory complexities in market consolidation and consumer device policies.
Rural Americans Overwhelmingly Prefer Fiber Despite New Technology-Neutral Policies
Despite federal efforts to support technology-neutral broadband expansion, a majority of rural Americans continue to view fiber as the gold standard for reliability and future-proof connectivity, with many willing to invest extra time or money to secure it.
Amazon’s 1 Millionth Robot Shines a Light on the Future of the Workforce
Amazon’s use of AI technology and the growth of its fleet to one million “smarter and more efficient” industrial mobile robots is both tantalizing and a touch terrifying. But, to […]
