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Why the U.S. Must Prioritize the 4 GHz Band for 6G
The 4 GHz band offers the most compelling opportunity for U.S. leadership in 6G, striking a balance between favorable propagation characteristics and growing international interest, with few legacy barriers to overcome. Elevating this band as a national priority would...
BEAD Restructuring & CBRS: What You Need to Know
By Becky Bobzien-Simms and Kurt Schaubach As the national broadband landscape rapidly evolves, the rules and resources shaping broadband deployment are shifting right along with it. In this on-demand webinar, Federated Wireless CRO Becky Bobzien-Simms and CTO Kurt...
CBRS at the Tipping Point: Our Latest Conversation with the FCC
Last week, Federated Wireless met with Commissioner Trusty’s office to help propel the ongoing CBRS rulemaking process. Our message was clear: CBRS is exceeding expectations. More than 400,000 devices are deployed and hundreds of operators use the band daily. We’ve...
New GSA Report Identifies CBRS as the Leading Spectrum for Private Wireless—and Unpacks What’s Driving Demand
The latest Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) report confirms what many in the industry already know: Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) continues to lead the way as the go-to spectrum for private wireless networks in the United States. According to the...
Federated Wireless and Tarana Partner to Ensure BEAD and Fixed Wireless Success: A New Class of Tools Offer Streamlined BDC Compliance
By Deepak Das, VP of Solutions at Federated Wireless and Sergiu Nedevschi, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder of Tarana Wireless Success in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funded deployments requires more than robust network infrastructure—it...
Reflections on the Shared Spectrum Journey: A Retrospective
By Jeff Reed, Co-founder of Federated Wireless and Professor at Virginia Tech With shared spectrum now playing a critical role in national connectivity efforts—from bridging the digital divide to powering private 5G networks—this feels like the right moment to reflect...
These Go to Eleven: FCC Cranks Up Indoor Power Wi-Fi in 6 GHz
With This Is Spinal Tap II set to hit screens this fall, I can’t help but think of what’s arguably the most quoted line from the original film. Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest) proudly shows off his guitar amps to director Marty DiBergi (Rob Reiner), pointing out that...
Unlocking the Potential of 6 GHz: A New Era for Wi-Fi and Fixed Wireless Access
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ushered in a transformative shift in wireless connectivity by opening 1200 MHz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band for unlicensed operations, supporting both next generation Wi-Fi (i.e., Wi-Fi 6E) and Fixed Wireless Access...
Rethinking Airspace Security: Managing Drone Spectrum for a Safer Future
In recent weeks, mysterious drone sightings have raised alarms across the United States, particularly along the East Coast. Reports of unauthorized drones near airports, critical infrastructure, and even high-profile events have prompted calls for action. Stewart...
How Google’s CBRS Network Planning Exit Marks a New Era of Rapid Market Growth
With BEAD-backed fixed wireless rollouts leading the way, mission-critical tools are required to create a wireless bridge across the digital divide. The CBRS market is undergoing a profound shift, with new entrants and some high-profile exits making headlines....
How Customer Feedback is Driving Innovation of Federated Wireless’s Next Generation Adaptive Network Planning Tools
At Federated Wireless, understanding the bottom-line impact of maximizing CBRS value with enterprise network planning tools is a priority. To gain deeper insights, we recently conducted a survey of operations and engineering professionals. The results shed light on...
Decoding the FCC’s Recent NPRM: Strengthening CBRS for a More Connected Future
We’re pleased to share some important updates from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that underscore Federated Wireless’s commitment to delivering the most reliable and advanced wireless services. The FCC is taking proactive steps to enhance the Citizens...
Unlocking the Value of Generative AI in Wireless 5G Networks: The Federated Wireless Approach
By: Iyad Tarazi, CEO of Federated Wireless As an innovator and leader in Shared Spectrum technology, Federated Wireless is at the forefront of advancements in the wireless 5G industry, including the Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) revolution that is...
Empowering Enterprise and Fixed Wireless: Federated Wireless AFC Unleashes the Potential of 6 GHz
After much anticipation, the launch of Standard Power (SP) operation for unlicensed devices in the 6 GHz band under Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) has arrived—providing the performance and extended range needed to supercharge enterprise and fixed wireless...