How many ways can you share a spectrum band? You’re about to find out.
In January 2020, the FCC authorized full commercial deployment in the 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band — creating a sharing model that has become a springboard for creativity, problem-solving and optimization. Read More “CBRS Across the U.S.”
Did you know that Wi-Fi boosted the U.S. economy by $995 billion in 2021? You can read more in our new one-sheeter, “Wi-Fi: Billions for the Economy,” but we’ll give you the TL;DR: right here.
Among those who use smart home devices, 68% say the technology, such as baby monitors and doorbell cameras, helps them feel safer, said respondents of the “Mastering the new digital life: 2022 Connectivity and Mobile Trends” study. But the dual purpose of convenience is marked by the high numbers of associated smartphone management of these devices: 53% percent of smartphone users with smart locks use their phones to lock and unlock their homes and 51% of those with security systems or cameras use their phones to manage these systems. Read More “Safe, Convenient, Affordable Smart Home Devices Made Possible with Unlicensed Spectrum”
On Monday, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) held its fifth annual Spectrum Policy Symposium, which featured participants from all corners of the industry. The all-day event covered a breadth of topics, but there was a particular focus on inter-agency coordination, spectrum sharing models, U.S. wireless leadership and what’s next for the spectrum pipeline. Read More “Roundup: NTIA’s 2022 Spectrum Policy Symposium”
It’s almost that time of year again — WifiForward’s unofficial IoT week. Students are returning to campus this fall, but while schoolchildren are getting smarter, your house is, too. We’ve seen an uptick in “smart” devices connecting to the internet through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other unlicensed spectrum. Read More “Smart Homes, Internet of Things, Connected Devices”
According to a recent Deloitte survey of approximately 2,000 U.S. consumers, post-pandemic tech adoption has created a “digital-first” lifestyle as people across generations adapt to life in a virtually connected world. Read More “Deloitte: Consumer Demand For Wi-Fi Not Slowing Down”
Manufacturing is an industry that relies on automation for things like simplifying production processes and keeping workers safe. As technology continues advancing, the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) enables factories to stay connected and incorporate the latest innovations into their production processes. Read More “CBRS Brings Next Wave of Manufacturing Automation”
Immersive VR classroom experiences. Augmented Reality (AR) and its mixed reality cousin being used on construction sites to mitigate potential errors and increase productivity. Metaverses implemented by the government to deliver public services. XR technologies that sense brainwaves and use eye-tracking to help someone who may not be able to speak or communicate. Read More “With expanded Wi-Fi, XR Industry can reach new heights”
ICYMI: Last week, the DC Circuit unanimously upheld the FCC’s decision to allow Wi-Fi and other unlicensed operations in 45 MHz of the 5.9 GHz band, which had previously been allocated exclusively to the auto industry. Since that ruling, there has been an outpouring of support from the FCC and other groups from both sides of the aisle. Read More “FCC Notches Big Win with DC Court’s 5.9 GHz Ruling”
We are pleased that the D.C. Circuit Court has affirmed — in a unanimous opinion — the FCC’s bipartisan decision to permit Wi-Fi and other unlicensed operations in the 5.9 GHz band, alongside spectrum for new automotive safety applicants. The Commission conducted a years-long, deliberative process and judiciously opened previously-unused spectrum for consumers to benefit from improved wireless broadband and other applications using unlicensed technologies. Today’s decision means we will see both faster, better broadband and safer vehicles — a win-win.
Read More “WifiForward Statement on DC Circuit Decision on 5.9 GHz”