All articles tagged with #spectrum
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Cleveland 19 News
Some Spectrum customers in Cleveland are experiencing outages after a plow truck hit a utility pole and damaged fiber lines; repair efforts are underway.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by The White House (.gov)
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum to secure spectrum for 6G development, including relocating federal systems and studying additional spectrum bands, aiming to ensure U.S. leadership in next-generation technology and global competitiveness.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Stratechery by Ben Thompson
SpaceX has acquired additional spectrum to operate as a standalone mobile carrier and is suggested to partner with Apple to create unique user experiences, highlighting strategic moves in the tech and telecom sectors.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Hacker News
Scientists emphasize that autism is a broad spectrum of conditions with different causes and needs, criticizing the oversimplification and overgeneralization of the term, which affects research, funding, and treatment approaches for diverse individuals.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Conversation
The article argues that the concept of a single autism spectrum is misleading because autism encompasses a wide range of traits and needs that vary greatly among individuals. It suggests moving away from the spectrum model and related labels like 'profound autism' or 'Asperger’s' to better recognize the diversity of autistic experiences and avoid harmful societal hierarchies or judgments.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by TechCrunch
SpaceX has agreed to pay $17 billion to acquire spectrum from EchoStar, aiming to dominate the satellite-to-cell market with its direct-to-cell services, leveraging new FCC regulations that allow satellites to use terrestrial carrier networks independently. This move signifies SpaceX's strategic push in the spectrum wars, potentially challenging existing players like Apple and Globalstar, and marks a major step in its plan to expand satellite-based mobile connectivity.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Verge
EchoStar is selling wireless spectrum licenses to SpaceX for approximately $17 billion to support the development of next-generation Starlink cellular satellite services, which will benefit Boost Mobile customers, and this deal, along with a $23 billion spectrum sale to AT&T, is expected to resolve FCC investigations into EchoStar's 5G expansion.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by TechCrunch
SpaceX has agreed to buy spectrum licenses from EchoStar for $17 billion to enhance its Starlink satellite network, enabling a direct-to-phone internet service with improved 5G capabilities, reducing reliance on other network providers, and ending EchoStar's own satellite ambitions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
SpaceX is purchasing $17 billion worth of wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar to expand its Starlink satellite network and enable direct-to-cell service, aiming to improve global coverage and address mobile dead zones, with the deal also facilitating access for EchoStar's Boost Mobile subscribers to Starlink's services.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Semafor
Elon Musk's Starlink and T-Mobile are interested in acquiring spectrum licenses from EchoStar, which owns underused airwaves. T-Mobile is negotiating for some of EchoStar's licenses, while Starlink aims to build its own network to compete with major US carriers. The spectrum sale is part of broader efforts to utilize unused public airwaves and could significantly impact the US telecom landscape.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Investor's Business Daily
AT&T has agreed to purchase $23 billion worth of spectrum licenses from EchoStar, pending FCC approval, which could strengthen AT&T's 5G and broadband services. The deal has positively impacted both companies' stock prices, with EchoStar reaching a record high. The acquisition includes mid-band and low-band spectrum, and expands EchoStar's wholesale network services, potentially increasing competition in the wireless market.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Verge
The Senate version of a bill backed by President Trump could slow Wi-Fi speeds by selling off parts of the 6GHz unlicensed spectrum, which is crucial for high-speed Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7. This move, supported by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, aims to generate revenue but may negatively impact Wi-Fi performance and innovation, as major tech companies and the Wi-Fi Alliance urge to keep the spectrum unlicensed.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Investopedia
Shares of EchoStar surged 45% after reports that President Trump intervened to help the satellite TV provider retain its spectrum licenses amid FCC investigations and financial difficulties, including missed debt payments and potential bankruptcy concerns.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
A widespread internet outage in Los Angeles and Ventura counties was caused by copper wire thieves in Van Nuys, who cut fiber lines in an attempt to steal copper, leading to significant service disruptions. Spectrum is working to restore service and has offered a reward for information on the vandalism, which is part of a broader issue affecting the telecommunications industry due to rising metal prices.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CNN
Spectrum reported a fiber optic outage in Los Angeles caused by vandalism, affecting over 25,000 users with services gradually being restored. The company is working with law enforcement and offering a reward for information leading to an arrest, highlighting concerns over network vandalism impacting telecommunications.