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Costa Rica Debuts First 5G SA Network with Ericsson, Liberty

VoIP Review

With a six-year contract, Costa Rica now boasts a fully native 5G infrastructure, powered by Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core and advanced Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies. Additionally, the enhanced Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) offers high-speed internet options in areas currently without fiber or cable connections.

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Doug Dawson on impact of BEAD changes on broadband and broadband adjacent industries

Blandin on Broadband

Any shift away from fiber will have a definite impact on fiber cable vendors like Corning, CommScope, Lightera (formerly OFS), and Prysmian. Tarana might have a big edge since it manufactures radios in the U.S., while most other manufacturers make their radios in Asia. The reality is probably somewhere in between.

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Dean Bubley: After Budget Bill, Do No Harm to CBRS and 6 GHz

Broadband Breakfast

   However, the new law does not offer similar specific protections for two other bands desired by the cellular carriers: the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band between 3.55-3.7 Cable ISPs including Charter and Comcast also offer 6 GHz routers. GigaHertz (GHz) and 7.4-8.4

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Deloitte and TM Forum : How AI could revitalize the ailing telecom industry?

IEEE ComSoc

Last year (2024), spending on radio access network infrastructure fell by $5 billion, more than 12% of the total, according to analyst firm Omdia , imperilling the kit vendors on which telcos rely. Another potential source of gen AI monetization is what’s being called AI Radio Access Network (RAN).

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House Commerce Advances $88 Billion Spectrum Auction Plan, Turning Back Amendments

Broadband Breakfast

  While the reconciliation proposal explicitly excludes the military’s lower 3 GigaHertz (GHz) band and the unlicensed 6 GHz Wi-Fi band from future auctions, it offers no such protection for the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) – a shared-use band relied on by the U.S.

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Supporters Urge Capitol Hill to Protect Unlicensed, Shared Spectrum

Broadband Breakfast

Ted Cruz and John Cornyn , both Republicans from the state, to “consider the importance” of the shared Citizens Broadband Radio Service band as they crafted the bill. Cable companies use Wi-Fi to offload traffic for their mobile service, and own some priority CBRS licenses. 

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How to Clean and Care for Your Two-Way Radio (+ 2 Printable Lists)

Waveband Communications

Cleaning and maintaining your radio and accessories are a necessity to keep your equipment in great shape. The following steps explain how to clean, disinfect, and care for a two-way radio or any other communication device. that your radio can encounter every day. How to Clean Your Two-Way Radio 1.