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Telecoms set to launch new 5G spectrum over FAA objections
by
Lily Jamali
Jan 3, 2022
In November, a warning from the Federal Aviation Administration about safety concerns led to AT&T and Verizon postponing the launch.
Airlines, telecom clash over new 5G spectrum
by
Matt Levin
Nov 26, 2021
AT&T and Verizon spent tens of billions to get the latest 5G technology up and running. But airlines say it could impact plane safety.
"Civil society is much more fragile than I think Americans appreciate," says outgoing FCC Chair Ajit Pai
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Jan 15, 2021
Pai says Congress needs to legislate rules so that agency regulations, like net neutrality, don't swing with the leader's political affiliation.
Mobile, media giants submit record bids as 5G spectrum auction tops $78 billion
by
Scott Tong
Jan 8, 2021
Mid-band frequencies are often described as the Goldilocks range of the spectrum, where 5G signals fly fast and far.
Change in FCC leadership may renew net neutrality battle
Dec 1, 2020
Ajit Pai's departure could lead to a Democratic majority on the commission and is expected to spark new policy fights.
Trump to target Twitter, social media bias with new executive order
by
David Brancaccio
, Kristin Schwab
and Alex Schroeder
May 28, 2020
Trump is to order a review of the law that excuses social media platforms from liability for what users post.
FCC set to fine big telecom companies for selling location data. Is $200 million enough?
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 28, 2020
Two hundred million dollars sounds like a lot of cash, but it's just a drop in the bucket for many multinationals companies.
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5G could change the world. 5G is also marketing hype.
by
Andy Uhler
Dec 5, 2019
This week, T-Mobile rolled out its “5G” service nationwide. But instead of a revolutionary change in data speeds, it’ll boost downloads by an average of 20%.
Rural broadband is a problem, and Georgia is mapping it
by
Emma Hurt
Oct 23, 2019
In its quest to improve internet access, the state is taking matters into its own hands.
Tracking the “King of Robocalls”
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Apr 2, 2019
A Wired reporter tells about the man responsible for nearly 100 million automated calls.