Google asks to test a new type of wireless broadbandIt wants FCC permission to run "confidential" 6GHz tests in 17 US statesBy S. Dent, 08.18.2020
T-Mobile expands access to 5G now that it owns SprintT-Mobile’s 2.5 GHz 5G is live in Philadelphia and coming to NYC soon.By C. Fisher, 04.21.2020
Charter is the first cable company with a deal for HBO MaxMany will have access to the service at no extra charge.By J. Fingas, 04.15.2020
FCC gives Verizon extra mobile capacity to manage emergency demandCarriers are bracing themselves for a surge in usage.By R. England, 03.19.2020
Spectrum offers free internet so students can do classwork at homeInstallation is free for new student households. By I. Bonifacic, 03.16.2020
FCC gives T-Mobile extra spectrum to cope with demand during coronavirusThe temporary deal could help T-Mobile handle a surge in internet usage.By J. Fingas, 03.15.2020
FCC votes to auction C-band satellite spectrum for 5G useAnd potentially pay satellite operators billions for the trouble.By R. Lawler, 02.29.2020
FCC gives Google and Sony permission to dole out 3.5GHz spectrumThis should lead to faster data speeds and 5G network development.By C. Fisher, 01.27.2020
Spectrum's exit from home security leaves people with useless techCustomers aren't getting much in compensation, either.By J. Fingas, 01.11.2020
FCC chairman wants public auction to repurpose satellite bands for 5GSatellite companies aren't very thrilled with the prospect of an auction.By J. Fingas, 11.18.2019
FCC approves first commercial use of 3.5GHz band A group of five administrators will begin initial commercial deployment. By A. Khalid, 09.17.2019
FCC loosens rules to make 5G available in lower frequenciesIt's eliminating educational use requirements in the process, however.By J. Fingas, 07.10.2019
FCC chairman wants to open mid-band airwaves for 5GThe agency will vote on the move in July.By J. Fingas, 06.18.2019
Senators ask the FCC to limit 5G auction to protect weather forecastsThey fear 5G in the 24 GHz band could interfere with vital weather data.By C. Fisher, 05.15.2019
Charter launches its zero sign-on Spectrum app for Apple TVYou can also pay for an Apple TV 4K through your cable bill.By J. Fingas, 01.05.2019
New York sets tougher standards for marketing internet speedsISPs will have to prove they can deliver the performance they claim.By J. Fingas, 12.22.2018
Apple TV's zero sign-on is live, starting with Charter SpectrumThe cable provider's app is delayed until next year.By A. Dellinger, 12.19.2018
Charter agrees to $174 million settlement for poor service in New YorkThe company will pay $62.5 million in direct refunds to customers.By M. Locklear, 12.18.2018
FCC starts its first high-band 5G auctionIt's a step toward delivering promised ultra-high speeds.By J. Fingas, 11.14.2018