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?
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.
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?
At its September Open Meeting last week, the FCC began the process to authorize automated frequency coordination (AFC) systems in the 6 GHz band.
Has CBRS lived up to the hype? January 2020 marked the highly celebrated FCC authorization of “Full Commercial Deployment” of the 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service band. This milestone in the road to spectrum sharing was the culmination of a process that began in 2013. Read More “CBRS: Does It Live Up To The Hype?”
WifiForward applauds the FCC’s leadership and vision for adopting the Internet of Things (IoT) Spectrum Notice of Inquiry. The Internet of Things, which includes everything from connected factory equipment to smart coffeemakers, is growing exponentially. And much of it is supported by Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E, in particular, were designed to support many IoT devices simultaneously. It is important that the FCC explores how this growing sector will use spectrum, particularly unlicensed spectrum, and how we can promote a balanced and future-proof spectrum policy that includes both unlicensed and licensed spectrum to support it.
Read More “WifiForward Applauds FCC’s Adoption of IoT Spectrum Notice of Inquiry”
We’re heartened by the introduction of the Spectrum Innovation Act of 2021 by Chairman Doyle and Representative Matsui which would help lay the groundwork for the networks of tomorrow. The bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), working with federal partners, to make more spectrum available for next-generation networks in the 3.1-3.45 GHz band and gives the agency the flexibility to consider all the policy tools in its toolbox, including shared spectrum.
Read More “WifiForward Statement on the Spectrum Innovation Act of 2021”
The FCC took an important step forward towards realizing Standard Power Wi-Fi 6E. Implementation of smart AFCs in the 6 GHz band will unlock an untold number of use cases for the next generation of Wi-Fi — from faster stadium connectivity to lower latency Wi-Fi on school buses. Spectrum is a limited resource, so quickly certifying and deploying innovative spectrum-sharing technology like AFC is essential to our wireless future. We applaud the Commission for its forward-looking approach to spectrum policy.
Read More “WifiForward Statement on FCC’s Adoption of AFC Authorization Process”