Which Countries Have the Best Mobile Networks?
A new report says US mobile networks are mediocre compared to lightning fast networks in France and the UK, unintentionally showing how hard it is to compare networks. The report…
What’s Happening with the Technology Business?
Comcast is putting itself in the spotlight again with some dramatic moves in three areas: broadband subscriptions, wireless networks, and creative content. It’s worthwhile to look at these things because…
Unwiring the World
We’ve talked and written a lot about the coming 5G revolution in wireless communication, but our emphasis on latency, speed, and ubiquitous coverage is only part of the story. As…
DC Circuit Court Set to Rule on FCC Internet Regs
If the prognosticators are correct, the DC Circuit is going to issue its ruling on the FCC’s Open Internet regulations this week, either Tuesday or Friday. What a wonderful way…
The Future of Wi-Fi: A HTF Conversation with Peter Rysavy
[powerpress] Ever wonder if Wi-Fi will always be around? Or what the future of mobile will hold? High Tech Forum founder Richard Bennett resumes his discussion with Rysavy Research founder…
Pole Attachments and Backhaul
Yesterday’s podcast is a lively and engaging discussion of 5G with Peter Rysavy, a spectrum expert whose posts have graced these pages in the past. While some hyped-up technologies seem…
Three Big Deal News Items in Tech Policy
Since last we spoke, there’s been significant news on three tech policy fronts with major significance that are worth noting, so this is an all-purpose post with news value to catch…
Welcome to New Cable TV
A lot of Internet and cable TV policy these days presumes that the status quo for Internet services and pay TV will persist indefinitely. Without this assumption, there’s no reason for…
MOBILE Now: All the Spectrum We’ll Ever Need?
Mobile networks will be in good shape for spectrum for the foreseeable future if Senators John Thune (R, S. Dakota) and Bill Nelson (D, Florida) pass their MOBILE Now Act…
Fixed LTE for Rural Broadband Emerges
For several years it’s been apparent that the ever-increasing performance of 4G/LTE wireless networks would make them a practical option for rural broadband. The specifications for LTE span the range…