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FCC Advances 37 GHz Spectrum Sharing for Next-Gen Connectivity

VoIP Review

Originally, although the rules were first adopted in 2016, exclusive licensing requests were not entertained, delaying framework finalizations until now. In late 2024, the Department of Defense and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) proposed a coordination framework, which the FCC has now adopted.

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Optus ditches football rights to focus on telecoms

Total Telecom

Press Release Optus has today announced it has accepted an offer from Nine Entertainment Co and Stan to assign the rights to the Premier League and Emirates FA Cup for the remainder of the rights term. Optus will make contributions to the rights payments that Stan makes to the Premier League.

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Bell Sells MLSE Stake to Fuel US Fibre Push

VoIP Review

interest in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE), marking a major shift in its strategic priorities. The divestment allows Bell, also known as BCE, to focus on growing its core telecommunications business, particularly through its pending acquisition of Ziply Fiber in the United States. billion transaction, valued at $4.2

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India to Prove 5G Use Case Model, Starting With Villages: Telecom Minister

Telecom Talk

” The event, which was supported by the Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), MeiTY, C-DOT, Wi-Fi Alliance, and Wireless Broadband Alliance , also saw support from technology companies such as Meta, Qualcomm, HP Enterprise, Amazon , and others. It has to be wide — and it has to be deep.”

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Michael Powell Stepping Down as CEO of NCTA

Broadband Breakfast

Through this role, he guided the broadband and entertainment industries through rapid transformation. ” Before joining NCTA, Powell served as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, where he played an integral role in shaping modern telecommunications policy. Powell, designated Chairman by President George W.

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Will CRTC allow evolution away from data buckets?

Mark Goldberg

As these trends were seen in the US, Scotia says “In the US, the three incumbents essentially moved to an all-you-can-eat data model a couple of years ago and ever since, they have changed the narrative and purchasing habits of consumers to focus more on speeds, handset financing, perks and entertainment and away from pure data pricing.”

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Verizon to deploy private 5G network at Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium

Total Telecom

Press Release The Buffalo Bills today announced Verizon will be the exclusive wireless telecommunications partner of the new Highmark Stadium, set to open in 2026. Learn more about how Verizon is elevating the connected venue approach for sports, entertainment and campus partners through Enterprise Intelligence.