Mary Brown

Sep 4, 2024 | broadbandbreakfast.com | Mary Brown |Dean Bubley |Monisha Ghosh |Drew Clark

Congress is weighing its options for maximizing limited U.S. spectrum and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration has kicked off a series of multistakeholder meetings to facilitate implementation of the National Spectrum Strategy. With no more “greenfield” spectrum available, stakeholders are closely watching opportunities for sharing in the 3 GHz, 7 GHz, and the 37 GHz bands.

Jun 24, 2024 | broadbandbreakfast.com | Michael Melero |Joel Leighton |Taormina Falsitta |Mary Brown

June 24, 2024 – Network connectivity manufacturer CommScope announced Monday the availability of software release 13, which will allow multi service operators to support several enhanced network services. “Software release 13 allows operators a flexible path forward with existing or new units as they move toward 10G with the power of E6000 CER – the cable industry’s most widely-deployed CCAP,” said CommScope.

Jun 24, 2024 | broadbandbreakfast.com | Joel Leighton |Taormina Falsitta |Mary Brown |Ryan Johnston

June 24, 2024 – The California Public Utilities Commission denied AT&T's request to be relieved of its carrier-of-last-resort obligations in significant portions of the state in a 4-0 vote Thursday. “Our vote to dismiss AT&T's application made clear that we will protect customers' access to basic telephone service no matter where customers live, their income, or their access to other forms of communication,” said CPUC Commissioner John Reynolds.

Jun 24, 2024 | broadbandbreakfast.com | Taormina Falsitta |Mary Brown |Ryan Johnston |Richard Bernhardt

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2024 ­– A Phoenix-based internet service provider has plans to add a few dollars to broadband bills next month, but customers may opt out by choosing from a few widely used payment methods. Cable One, which serves about 1.1 million residential and business customers across 24 states, announced it will increase the cost of high-speed internet by $5 a month beginning July 1.

Jun 24, 2024 | broadbandbreakfast.com | Ted Hearn |Mary Brown |Ryan Johnston |Richard Bernhardt

See other session descriptions, particularly for Smart Cities events. Spectrum, or the range of frequencies used for wireless communication, is the backbone of Smart Cities technologies. It powers applications such as smart traffic lights, utility monitoring, and public safety systems by enabling seamless communication between devices like sensors and cameras. Without effective management of this finite resource, devices could experience interference, leading to delays and malfunctions.