Welcome to our post-Thanksgiving installment of Frequency Pulse and the start of the holiday season.

Read More “We’re All “Aye” For Wi-Fi: Dynamic Sharing Spectrum Policy”

Yesterday, fourteen entities applied to be 6 GHz AFC system operators.

Read More “WifiForward Statement: AFC Operator Applications”

This week saw the historic confirmation hearing of Jessica Rosenworcel for the post of Chairwoman of the FCC. Rosenworcel, who has been designated the acting chairwoman of the FCC since January, is poised to become the first-ever woman to hold the permanent seat.  Read More “Upon Confirmation, Rosenworcel Set to Become First Permanent Chairwoman of the FCC”

This week we’re back with our panel of experts for our next installment of Frequency Pulse. (Check out the first edition, What does the Biden Administration need to know about balanced spectrum policy?) Read More “Battle of the Bands: Wi-Fi 6 vs. Cellular?”

It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year. And no, we don’t mean Infrastructure Week (because that never really went away). It’s November, which means people are gearing up for their holiday shopping. With the international shipping crisis and supply chain bottlenecks, we’re giving you an early rundown of all you need to know about Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E gadgets before you consider gifting one for the holidays. Read More “Spruce Up Your Gadget Game: Holiday Shopping Edition”

Frequently cited in conversations surrounding spectrum policy is the fact that these coveted frequencies are a finite resource, for which we must come to an even-handed agreement on shared, licensed and unlicensed use. How do we craft the best regulatory approach that maximizes spectrum’s potential, spurs innovation and the tech economy and helps bridge the digital divide?

Read More “Squeezing Water from the Spectrum Stone”

WifiForward Applauds Appointment of Chair Rosenworcel

WifiForward applauds the appointment of Commissioner Rosenworcel to FCC Chair. She is a long-time champion for Wi-Fi and smart Wi-Fi policy, and she has a deep understanding of its significance for economic growth, innovation and narrowing the digital divide. At the Commission, she has worked to ensure robust access to unlicensed spectrum and we look forward to continuing to work with her on these crucial issues.

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Last month, WifiForward announced our first-ever Wi-Fi At Work Awards. Each of our 16 awardees used creativity and innovation to meet a critical need for broadband and Wi-Fi access in their communities during the pandemic. And this week, we hosted a panel discussion with six panelists representing five programs, for a deeper dive into their respective initiatives.

Read More “Wi-Fi At Work Awards Webinar: Hear From Five Fantastic Awardees”

Thanks for joining WifiForward’s unofficial #IoT week. It may not be an accident that “IoT” can be autocorrected to “joy” on a tiny phone screen keyboard. But what, exactly, are the “things” encompassed in this Internet of Things, that are supposed to bring us joy?

Read More “Optimizing Every Iota of Spectrum for the IoT”

At its September Open Meeting last week, the FCC began the process to authorize automated frequency coordination (AFC) systems in the 6 GHz band. 

Read More “AFC Rankings, But Not the Football Kind”