Defense Department Awards Contract for Radio Access Network Prototype

The Pentagon attempts to build out an ecosystem for complete interoperability. The Department of Defense (DoD) announced a $6.5 million contract this week to develop a prototype of…

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Nationwide Cell Phone Outage And Pharmacy Cyber Attack Occur

Concerns regarding cyber and cell network infrastructure increase. Thousands of mobile phone customers had no service Thursday morning as cell service providers experienced network outages. Those affected could…

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FCC Proposes Rebates for Consumers Experiencing TV Blackouts

The commission requests public input on the proposal to compensate for service disruptions. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a proposal that would mandate rebates for consumers experiencing…

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Congressman Calls for Commerce to Halt Exports to Huawei

The latest phone made by the Chinese company appears to utilize American technology. Representative Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin, the chair of the House Select Committee on China, has…

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Defense Department Launches 2023 5G Challenge

5G development projects will compete for $7 million in cash and prizes. The Department of Defense recently launched its 2023 5G Challenge, opening applications for its 5G development…

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Federal Appeals Court Upholds FCC Wireless Decision

60% of the 5.9 GHz band spectrum is reallocated away from cars. Last week, the District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the Federal Communications Commission’s decision…

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President Commits $200B to Global Infrastructure Plan

Plan would counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative.  President Biden is meeting with the G7 nations in Germany. He announced the launch of a partnership for global infrastructure,…

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DOD Establishes 5G Acceleration Team

Enacted with 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. The Department of Defense announced the establishment of the 5G and FutureG Cross-Functional Team (CFT) last week. Established by Congress through…

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Transportation Secretary Responds to 5G Delay

Verizon and AT&T have postponed some rollouts near airports.  Airline companies and aircraft manufacturers have been expressing concern about the use of 5G cellular communications near major airports.…

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FAA to Issue Safety Warnings Over 5G

Wireless service poses a potential interference threat to cockpit systems.  Federal Aviation Administration safety regulators are preparing to issue warnings to pilots and airlines about potential interference with…

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