The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) announced that Commscope, Federated Wireless and Google have joined Nokia in being approved as certified professional installer (CPI) training program administrators for the Citizen’s Broadband Radio Service (CBRS).

The FCC approved waivers of its wireless E9-1-1 location accuracy standards and reporting requirements for 10 rural wireless providers.

The FCC sent a warning of unlicensed operation to Traffic Control Services, doing business as Flagger Force, for operating radio transmitting equipment in the areas of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey without authorization.

The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) announced the importance of information and communications technology (ICT) service providers accessing the “Emergency Preparedness and Response Checklist ATIS-0100019.”

The increasing number of connected devices used in various businesses has created an ideal environment for the private Long Term Evolution (LTE) market because public networks cannot always ensure consistent connectivity and security for a large number of smart devices.

The FCC denied an application for review filed by License Acquisitions last year. License Acquisitions sought reconsideration of the FCC’s March 2018 denial of its request to rescind its election under the 800 MHz rebanding program to relocate to the enhanced SMR (ESMR) portion of the band.

The spectrum sharing capabilities of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) will create new opportunities for rural telecom operators to offer carrier-grade fixed wireless service that will improve broadband coverage in rural America, according to a new report from CoBank.

Declaring a national emergency to protect U.S. communications technology and networks, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that bars U.S. communications firms from acquiring technology from foreign companies.

The 11 frequency advisory committees (FACs) eligible to coordinate license applications for 800 MHz expansion and guard band (EB/GB) channels have unanimously signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) that will govern frequency coordination processes.

Tecore Networks announced that Spark New Zealand selected its iNAC Managed Access System (MAS) for the provision of a managed cellular communication service to combat the use of contraband cellphones in New Zealand correctional institutions. After extensive evaluation by Spark industry experts, Tecore’s Maryland-based MAS deployments served as a test-bed and case model in efficacy leading up to this contract award.