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NewsIntel among winners of 2.6 GHz spectrum in Sweden
Intel Capital was among the winners of Sweden's auction of he 2.6 GHz band, acquiring 50 MHz of TDD spectrum for $26.5 million. According to local press reports, Intel is seeking partners to build Read more...
Verizon, Google spar over open access again
After Google filed a petition with the FCC, insisting that the regulator put in place stricter terms for Verizon Wireless' C Block 700 MHz open access provisions, Verizon Wireless claimed the Read more...
With little fanfare, T-Mobile launches 3G in New York
As anticipated, T-Mobile USA has commercially launched its 3G UMTS/HSDPA network in New York City. The Read more...
Professional sports leagues concerned about white space spectrum
As expected, more groups are coming forward to voice their concern over unlicensed white space spectrum. The National Football League, Major League Baseball, the National Association for Stock Car Read more...
Cyren Call urges rural operators to bid on D block
Cyren Call Chairman Morgan O'Brien was courting rural operators last week, urging them to band together and bid on the D-block 700 MHz band the FCC will likely re-auction this fall. During the Rural Read more...
Hospitals worry about white space interference
Hospital technology groups and vendors in the sector are urging the FCC to be careful on how it approaches the white-space spectrum issue because opening up some of those channels could lead to Read more...
NextWave selling big swathes of spectrum
Just in time. Last week NextWave announced it enlisted the help of Deutsche Bank and UBS to assist in the sale of its vast U.S. spectrum holdings, which include licenses and lease rights for a total Read more...
How much spectrum do AT&T and Verizon have?
In just how many markets do AT&T Mobility and Verizon Wireless exceed 95 megahertz of spectrum? Since spending a collective $16 billion in the recent 700 MHz auction, analysts have believed the Read more...
Report: Public safety partly to blame for D-block failure
A report from the FCC inspector general concluded that the requirement for lease payments of about $500 million contributed to the failure of the D-block auction. No serious bidders emerged for the Read more...
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| Press ReleasesVerizon Wireless Says Spectrum Additions from FCC's Auction 73 will Further Company's Broadband Strategy BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 4, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless said today that the spectrum it gained in the FCC's Read more... Press Release: Nokia Applauds FCC Decision to Require 'Open Access' for U.S. 700MHz SpectrumNokia Applauds FCC Decision to Require 'Open Access' for U.S. 700MHz Spectrum -Decision to benefit consumers by promoting greater competition and innovation in U.S. wireless industry- HELSINKI, Read more... Press Release: CTIA-The Wireless Association Blasts Google Scheme to Rig 700 MHz AuctionCTIA-The Wireless Association Blasts Google Scheme to Rig 700 MHz Auction WASHINGTON, D.C., July 20 -– CTIA-The Wireless Association President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement Read more... Press Release: Google Intends to Bid in Spectrum Auction If FCC Adopts Consumer Choice and Competition RequirementsGoogle Intends to Bid in Spectrum Auction If FCC Adopts Consumer Choice and Competition Requirements MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 20 -– Google announced today that should the Federal Communications Read more... Press Release: Verizon Wireless Reiterates Position on Fair and Open Spectrum AuctionsVERIZON WIRELESS REITERATES POSITION ON FAIR AND OPEN SPECTRUM AUCTIONS BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 19 -– Verizon Wireless today released the following statement on the upcoming 700 MHz spectrum Read more... |