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Auction roadmap and sector effort put cable in strong position for US rural funds

30 July, 2020

Auction rules and momentum are some of the factors that might vault the cable sector to win a big share of US$20.4bn in subsidies, as part of US federal assistance for rural connectivity.

Cable companies are positioned to commit the capital for fibre-to-the-home connectivity with the auction expected…

Spectrum strategy gaining momentum amid robust FCC auction and app investments

29 July, 2020

Spectrum strategy is likely to prove increasingly important amid a robust frequency auction in the US, jumps in consumer app investments and somewhat upbeat telco results for the second quarter.

Bids are rising as part of the FCC auction of spectrum in the CBRS 3.55-3.65 GHz band…

Varied outlook marks 5G amid expected delay of Release 17 standard

16 July, 2020

A mixed impact is likely from the expected delay of the Release 17 standard as connectivity providers are already tapping into momentum for 5G amid two recently issued guidelines.

Work is underway for Release 17 with standards body the 3rd Generation Partnership Project expecting a…

Rural connectivity to see increased rivalry as auction plans draw participants

15 July, 2020

Competition in US rural connectivity is likely to intensify, as Charter Communications moves to participate in the FCC’s planned Rural Digital Opportunity Fund auction.

Subsidies and the chance for revenue growth are driving the US-based cableco to participate in the auction for…

US Ex-Im Bank embarks on mission to counteract growing Chinese satellite connectivity dominance

14 July, 2020

China’s commercial space sector is increasingly a worry for international rivals, as the US Ex-Im Bank is set to provide billions of dollars in support as a counterweight to the country's financing practices.

Congress has directed the Ex-Im Bank as part of its new mission to set aside 20% of the agency’s total financing authority…

Auction roadmap and sector effort put cable in strong position for US rural funds

Spectrum strategy gaining momentum amid robust FCC auction and app investments

Varied outlook marks 5G amid expected delay of Release 17 standard

Rural connectivity to see increased rivalry as auction plans draw participants

US Ex-Im Bank embarks on mission to counteract growing Chinese satellite connectivity dominance

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