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T-Mobile calls for delay of FCC's free wireless broadband initiative
T-Mobile USA has asked the FCC to extend the public-comment period for its controversial plan to auction a nationwide block of spectrum that would see the licensee offering free broadband services. Read more...
Report: AWS-3 license would fetch $2.8B without FCC's conditions
Analysis from the Phoenix Center says that the FCC's proposed auction of a nationwide 25-megahertz license in the Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) band would garner about $2.8 billion at auction if Read more...
FCC looks to fast-track free wireless broadband network initiative
The FCC is looking for feedback on options to auction a nationwide wireless broadband license that would require the licensee to offer free broadband services. The FCC hopes to secure rules for the Read more...
FCC delays decision on free wireless broadband network
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin decided to remove the planned discussion regarding a potential auction of 25 megahertz of unused wireless spectrum from the June 12 meeting agenda. This auction would Read more...
Europe allows mobile WiMAX at 3.5 GHz
The European Commission has adopted a decision that will harmonize the 3400 MHz to 3800 MHz bands in Europe. The move is expected to have a positive impact on WiMAX network operators in Europe, most Read more...
Will a spectrum auction requiring free broadband services work?
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has scheduled a vote on rules for another spectrum auction that would include 25 megahertz in the 2155 MHz to 2180 MHz band and would require the winning bidder to offer Read more...
FCC mulling another spectrum auction
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has scheduled a vote on rules for another spectrum auction. And you thought there wasn't any more spectrum to be auctioned. This auction would include 25 megahertz in the Read more...
Is China finally ready for 3G?
Could it really be true? China reportedly is ready to issue 3G licenses after six years of promises and delays. While announcing it plans to restructure China's telecom service providers, China's Read more...
Covad to roll out fixed WiMAX this year
Covad indicated it will begin rolling out a fixed WiMAX wireless broadband offering this year, with a promise of offering data speeds of 6 Mbs. Covad says its decision to offer the service followed a Read more...
How hard did EarthLink try to help its muni-WiFi customers?
Did EarthLink really try that hard to find suitable alternatives for those muni-WiFi networks the dial-up ISP has shut down over the past several months because it couldn't make a go of the Read more...