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US lawmakers move to prevent reconfiguration of 900 MHz band
May 05, 2026
by Cameron Hill

A committee of the US House of Representatives is attempting to block a controversial petition to reconfigure the 900 MHz band for NextNav's position, navigation and timing network (PNT). Read more...

The US approach to refarming 4 GHz could serve as an example for other countries
Apr 21, 2026
by Camilla Mina

The US regulator aims to make at least 100 MHz of the 3.98–4.2 GHz band available for flexible-use licences by 2027. Read more...

Amazon to acquire Globalstar and launch D2D service by 2028
Apr 17, 2026
by Cameron Hill

Amazon has agreed to buy Globalstar for $11.57 billion, acquiring its 24-satellite low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellation, 28 ground stations across six continents, and licences for mobile satellite service and terrestrial spectrum. Read more...

Starlink eyes mobile spectrum in upcoming AWS‑3 auction
Apr 15, 2026
by Cameron Hill

Elon Musk’s Starlink has filed an incomplete application to take part in the Federal Communications Commission’s AWS‑3 auction of terrestrial mobile spectrum licences across the US. Read more...

US lawmakers highlight China’s standards push at ITU
Apr 01, 2026
by Laura Sear

A US House of Representatives subcommittee raised concerns over China’s growing influence in ITU standards-setting ahead of WRC‑27 in Shanghai. It is warning of security, economic, and diplomatic risks if Washington does not respond with a more coordinated strategy. Read more...

Updated ATSC standard to be released at the end of April
Mar 31, 2026
by Camilla Mina

According to the President of the Advanced Television Systems Committee, the updated release of the new ATSC 3.0 broadcasting standard is expected at the end of April. Read more...

Qualcomm petitions US regulator for spectrum for “lifesaving” Sidelink technology
Mar 24, 2026
by Cameron Hill

The US chip manufacturer is asking the FCC for 40 MHz of spectrum in the 5.4 GHz band and 5 MHz in the 1.7 GHz band for a system that enables direct 5G communication between devices. Read more...

Does divergence from the US on 6G put the EU at a competitive disadvantage?
Mar 11, 2026
by Cameron Hill

The EU could face a "competitive disadvantage" amid a widening divergence from the US on which bands to use for 6G, according to a consultant. Read more...

White House bid to “win the 6G race” met with scepticism
Feb 09, 2026
by Cameron Hill

President Trump's order to look into mid-band spectrum currently occupied by federal users for 6G has sparked criticism. Read more...

US regulator to approve GVP devices in 6 GHz band 
Jan 16, 2026
by Camilla Mina

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote soon on new 6 GHz devices that work outdoors at higher power.  Read more...