US budget request includes US$72m for the NTIA
18 February, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe funding would be used to modernise spectrum management, improve the security of telecommunications infrastructure and boost research.
FCC Chairman proposes white space changes
14 February, 2020Ajit Pai's proposal would permit higher transmit power and higher antennas for fixed white space devices in rural areas.
Softbank completes first 5G connected car test
13 February, 2020Non-standalone 5G networks have been successfully used to commercially operate connected cars in what Nokia is claiming to be a world first.
DARPA program aims for next-gen RF electronics
10 February, 2020 by Jonathan NallyUS military research agency DARPA has selected several teams to develop mixed-mode integrated circuits for next-generation communication systems.
VIDEO: 5GPPP technology projects on display
03 February, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe 5G-TANGO, blueSPACE and 5G-PHOS projects aim to greatly improve the performance of planned global 5G infrastructure.
NTIA issues report on spectrum sharing
03 February, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe US agency has announced "significant progress" in identifying potential spectrum sharing options for the 3450–3550 MHz band.
Interoperability certification highlighted in white paper
30 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe TCCA paper covers what is required for certification of mission-critical broadband solutions, appraises current developments and outlines the next steps.
ACMA seeks input on 6 GHz EME issues
30 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe ACMA wants to hear from industry concerning EME rules for devices used near the head or body and operating above 6 GHz.
ETSI appoints AI group leaders
29 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyAlex Leadbeater from British Telecom has been appointed chair of ETSI's recently formed Industry Specification Group on Securing Artificial Intelligence.
TCCA, 450A sign critical communications MoU
29 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe memorandum of understanding formalises cooperation between TCCA and the 450 MHz Alliance in the field of mission-critical mobile broadband communications.
Simoco opens Centre of Innovation in Melbourne
29 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe interactive centre will give customers and partners the ability to examine and demonstrate real-world scenarios using Simoco solutions.
FCC appoints four 3.5 GHz SAS Administrators
28 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyCommScope, Federated Wireless, Google and Sony have been approved as Spectrum Access System administrators for 3.5 GHz broadband connectivity and 5G in the US.
TCCA, GCF launch MC certification taskforce
21 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe joint taskforce aims to promote the development of approved processes for certifying next-generation, mission-critical certification services.
US utilities outline 6 GHz interference concerns
21 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyA group of US utilities organisations has objected to plans for unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band on the basis of potential interference issues.
The ethics of security locking of hardware
20 January, 2020 by Corey Weir, Chairman, RFUANZModern LMR equipment allows for security locking of radio hardware, but there are some traps to be aware of, says the RFUANZ's Corey Weir.
