TDS Connect

JULY 1, 2025

Other local providers may say they offer “fiber,” but often simply add fiber to their existing cable lines. This is known as “Radio Frequency over Glass,” or RFoG. The capabilities of RFoG networks, meanwhile, are dependent on future upgrades in cable infrastructure. Slow or lagging internet is a thing of the past.

Bandwidth

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 15, 2025

The cable operator spent more than $460 million on priority licenses in the Citizens Broadband Radio Service band in 2020. He said that involved radios, chips, and mobile phone hardware and software that could take advantage of the airwaves. “Now that’s all done,” he said.

Cable

Blandin on Broadband

JUNE 30, 2025

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.

Broadband

Rural Broadband Association

JULY 8, 2025

Alongside me were folks from Verizon, the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, the head of 911 for the Louisiana Sheriff’s office in the Livingston Parish, Duke Energy, the cable industry and iHeartMedia. With  With Washington, D.C., I am certain that when I go back to our Asheville, N.C.,

Communication

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 13, 2025

Fixed wireless access uses high-frequency radio waves and antennas to deliver high-speed connectivity between two fixed locations, without the need for physical cabling infrastructure. It can provide greater flexibility and affordability than fiber.

Bandwidth

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 30, 2025

   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

Router

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission should not consider auctioning shared Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum, users told the agency.  WISPA , the cable industry, and consumer groups tried unsuccessfully to secure protections for CBRS, a shared band that sits in the 3.55-3.70

Radio

IEEE ComSoc

JUNE 18, 2025

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).

Telecoms

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2025 – The cable industry can’t afford higher regulatory fees, according to the NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. NAB is hoping to take fee pressure off radio and TV stations. ” Under a pending FCC action, cable operators will be required to pay $1.54

Cable

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 2, 2025

The cable industry, consumer groups, and smaller wireless ISPs have called on the Senate to add language protecting the Citizens Broadband Radio Service. For its part, the wireless industry was happy with 600 megahertz and urged Congress to move the bill forward quickly after it passed the House.

Provisioning

Gap Wireless

JUNE 9, 2025

The kits include everything needed for rapid deployment – from high-capacity 6GHz radios and PoE adapters to GPS synchronization and mounting hardware. Ideal for specialized deployments, it comes with RF cables, basic mounting kits, and PoE adapters , while letting you choose the best antennas for your environment.

Radio

IEEE ComSoc

JULY 14, 2025

Problems with 5G for V2X Communications: There are several problems with using 5G for V2X communications, which is why the 5G NR (New Radio) V2X specification, developed by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) in Release 16, hasn’t been widely implemented.

Communication

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 14, 2025

  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.

Provisioning

Developing Telecoms

JUNE 18, 2025

Overcoming two primary limitations of traditional fixed wireless access (FWA) technology, ngFWA delivers high-speed broadband service in both non-line-of-sight (NLoS) conditions and heavy radio interference, making it an ideal solution for hard-to-reach and underserved markets.

E-Mail

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 19, 2025

    Broadcast companies have asked the court to strike down FCC rules that prevent mergers among the top four broadcasters in a given market, on the grounds that competition from other industries is fierce enough that local TV and radio stations need to consolidate to survive. 

Media

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 6, 2025

That’s been opposed by the cable industry, which now competes for fixed broadband subscribers with 5G fixed wireless, and the Defense Department, which has seen the prospect as all but a mandate to give up its lower 3 GigaHertz band. The proposal would not involve any commercial access to the lower 3 GHz band. CBRS sits in the 3.55-3.7

Cable

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 20, 2025

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. 

Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 22, 2025

Meanwhile, a lobbying group representing the cable industry, wireless ISPs, and consumer groups had called for additional protections for the Citizens Broadband Radio Service, a lower-power shared band. The protections were ultimately never included.

Provisioning

Waveband Communications

APRIL 20, 2022

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.

Radio

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 30, 2025

also sent a letter Friday to Lutnick and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urging them to protect the Citizens Broadband Radio Service. Jacky Rosen , D-Nev.,

Provisioning

Waveband Communications

JULY 8, 2025

Wired headsets offer the broadest compatibility, connecting directly to virtually all major two-way radio manufacturer models, including popular units like the Motorola APX6000, L3 Harris XL-200, Motorola CP200, and Kenwood NX5320. Q: Can I mix different headset types on the same radio fleet? Q: How fast can Waveband ship orders?

Radio

Waveband Communications

APRIL 25, 2022

There are several ways in which someone can wear a radio speaker microphone. If your speaker mic is not in the right place, you might not be able to reach it quickly to respond or be able to hear radio transmission. The cable runs from your radio behind your back. They all have their pros and cons. We’d love to hear it.

Radio

Waveband Communications

JULY 12, 2022

Speaker microphones are great for listening and responding easily to calls without picking up your two-way radio. Here are 7 things you should be looking for when buying a speaker microphone for your two-way radio. IP Rating Radio accessories can have what’s called an IP Rating. Volume Control Is audio too loud or too quiet?

Radio

Waveband Communications

APRIL 1, 2022

Casinos across the United States rely on two-way radios to communicate across departments and personnel. Security professionals need to make sure their radio can keep up with those long hours. Earpieces will encourage streamlined communication and batteries ensure your radio stays connected.

Radio

Waveband Communications

MARCH 30, 2022

Remote speaker microphones and surveillance kits are two common audio accessories used with two-way radios. Which is right for you Style Surveillance Kits Surveillance kits carry radio transmissions silently from your radio to your ear through the acoustic tube. This will help you decide which is the best solution for you.

Radio

Total Telecom

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Vocus will also gain access to TPG’s fibre network, IT assets, and international submarine cables, including the PPC-1 cable linking Sydney to Guam. The deal will significantly extend Vocus’ reach, adding more than 50,000 km of fibre and connecting nearly 20,000 buildings across all Australian capital cities.

Network

Total Telecom

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

GHz CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) band is experiencing a renewed wave of enthusiasm. After many years of regulatory, standardization and technical implementation activities, the United States’ dynamic, three-tiered, hierarchical framework for coordinated shared use of 150 MHz of spectrum in the 3.5 Billion by the end of 2027.

Marketing

Total Telecom

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

EE and LMRT worked together to install a single antenna and cable to the mast, which has significantly expanded the network’s range and improved communication capabilities for rescue teams. We primarily use VHF radios to communicate with our base and other team members on the hill.

Signal

Waveband Communications

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Whether you’re renting or owning one, here are three things you’ll want to have to get the most out of your radio scanner at your next NASCAR race. Right Connector for Your Scanner Your headset must have a cable that connects to your scanner. Most radio scanners take a 3.5mm audio jack. Should be lightweight and less than 1 lb.

Plug-in

Tridon

JANUARY 14, 2025

You grabbed your well-maintained two-way radio, tuned to the local emergency frequency, and made contact with a nearby volunteer responder. In this blog, well discuss the importance of using a two-way radio for emergency communications and how it can help you stay confidently connected when need it most.

Radio

Broadband Breakfast

JANUARY 3, 2025

3, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission found fiber and fixed wireless broadband connections increased in 2023, while DSL fell and cable remained steady. The 314-page document took stock of the fixed, mobile, and satellite broadband markets, plus telephone, video, and radio broadcaster services. WASHINGTON, Jan.

Connectivity

Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The city of Sitka, located on the Alaska Panhandle, lost service Thursday morning after an undersea cable break apparently just 30 miles away. According to a published report , GCI, the state's leading broadband provider, has dispatched repair vessels from Seattle about 850 miles away to find the cable break and fix it.

Internet

Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 27, 2024

The BEAD program will still prioritize fiber-optic cable, and states can turn to alternative technologies only in areas where no ISPs using fiber, coaxial cable, or licensed fixed wireless apply for BEAD grants, or where their project costs would be above a certain threshold.   For the purposes of the $42.5

Technology

Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, September 8, 2024 – Cable TV, satellite TV, broadcasters, and phone companies all need to chip in fees to cover the Federal Communications Commission's $390.1 Pay-TV providers – a category that includes cable, satellite, and IPTV operators – need to pay $1.27 million, or 16% of the budget.

Cable

Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) used a tiered licensing system, with incumbent government users, priority license holders, and general access users sharing 150 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band sits right in the midband range, considered an ideal combination of speed and coverage area for 5G.

Radio

VoIP Review

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Moreover, Vocus will gain access to TPG’s IT assets and international submarine cables, including the PPC-1 line, which links Sydney to Guam. These additions will complement Vocus’s existing infrastructure, including crucial international routes like the Australia Singapore Cable.

Network

Telecoms Infrastructure Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

On a regular basis I keep reading about how Fixed Wireless Access ( FWA ) continues to gain ground at the expense of cable operators, especially in the USA (see articles by Ookla , OpenSignal ). One of the challenges with FWA is the need to (generally) install external antennas, especially when higher frequencies like mmWaves is involved.

Signal