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MediaTek Backs mmWave Spectrum in India to Support 6G Vision: Report

Telecom Talk

Last month, Jio approached the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), seeking approval to use mmWave spectrum for Wi-Fi applications. mmWave for Wi-Fi Both Jio and Airtel acquired airwaves in the 26 GHz band. However, both service providers had to roll out 5G services based on the mmWave range to meet minimum rollout norms. GHz and 37.5–40

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Hutchison Telecom is deploying 5G-Advanced in Hong Kong without 5G-A endpoints

IEEE ComSoc

Hutchinson used the 5G-A modems to provide coverage for the annual Art Basel visual arts fair in March, enabling organizers to offer free Wi-Fi for visitors. 5G-A modems registered download and upload speeds of 3.1 However, Hutchison is doing some commercial business with 5G-A hotspots.

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House Passes NTIA Reauthorization, Rural Broadband Protection Acts

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2025 – The House passed Monday five telecom and communications bills, including efforts to require more vetting for high-cost fund participants and codify modern responsibilities of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.  It passed by voice vote. It would be due within one year.

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Senate Commerce Advances Semiconductor Bill, Amid CHIPS Act Uncertainty

Broadband Breakfast

this bill directs the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to develop a nationwide broadband strategy, with an emphasis on ensuring rural and tribal areas receive necessary resources;  The SAFE Orbit Act (S. Other telecom measures approved by the committee Wednesday, include: The PLAN for Broadband Act (S.323),

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World Communication Awards shine a light on AI Excellence

Total Telecom

2023 saw the rise of generative AI, 2024 proved to be the year of its integration into telecommunications. The prediction of data transmission in real-time helps to optimize the connection status of the smartphone and AI solutions reduce power consumption of the modem in the device and in radio units.

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House to Consider Five Communications Security Bills Next Week

Broadband Breakfast

7589, the ROUTERS Act , directs the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to study the security risks posed by consumer routers and modems manufactured by foreign-owned companies;  H.R. 1513, the FUTURE Networks Act , establishes a 6G task force within the FCC. This bill aims to ensure that the U.S.

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Cox Sues to Block Rhode Island's BEAD Map

Broadband Breakfast

The company said about 70 percent of its customers use Cox-owned modems, which can be tested remotely, but some number of customer-owned modems would need to be tested on-site – at least 5 percent, but potentially more because locations have to be selected randomly. Most states have opted to set the requirement at 10 percent.