Aug 4Why CBRS Keeps Us out of Spectrum Traffic Jams — WifiForwardThanks to more spectrum being allocated for unlicensed use, Wi-Fi speed has soared to even higher levels. But as our airwaves become more crowded, the need to balance commercial spectrum and government operations will continue to grow. Shared spectrum models provide the opportunity to expand access to spectrum for all…Wifi2 min read
Jul 29Back to School: Wi-Fi Innovation Proving Pivotal at Every Level of EducationAs the calendar flips toward August, students only have a few more weeks until they head back to the classroom. It seems like every year we round up how vital Wi-Fi and connectivity are for education, but each year, we can’t help but spotlight just how much the investment continues…Wifi2 min read
Jul 14How do we avoid C-band drama again? — WifiForwardWe’ve got ALL our experts chiming in on this one. This week’s question: What must happen to ensure agencies like DOT, the FAA and the FCC better collaborate to avoid pitfalls like the 5G vs. C-band issue? Read on for our panelists’ thoughts and sign up to receive the next…Tech Policy5 min read
Jul 8“This Is Our Shot”: Alan Davidson Notes Rising Number of Devices, Future Connectivity Needs — WifiForwardThe need for unlicensed spectrum continues to soar — and no one is more aware of that than Alan Davidson. The assistant secretary of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration spoke last week at a panel discussion for Network:On, a new public service campaign dedicated to celebrating the connections brought…Wifi2 min read
Jul 1Possible Solutions for Interagency Spectrum Infighting — WifiForwardThere was some chatter this week in the interagency spectrum regulation conversation — both in the news and among our experts. So it’s an auspicious coincidence we’re checking in on the FrequencyPULSE discussion regarding one of our favorite topics — cooperation between the FCC and NTIA. How can these two…Tech Policy6 min read
Jun 24Bipartisan Members of Congress, NTIA, Former FCC Commissioner Celebrate World Wi-Fi Day as WifiForward Presents 2022 Wi-Fi Summit — WifiForwardWifiForward’s first live summit in two years, “An Inclusive Spectrum Future,” was held with much fanfare at the District Architecture Center in downtown Washington, D.C., immediately following June 20th’s World Wi-Fi Day. Speakers, panels and a live demonstration courtesy of HPE focused on the theme of empowering unlicensed spectrum to…Wifi3 min read
Jun 17Playing Nice in the Spectrum Sandbox — WifiForwardOnce again it’s time for our spectrum chatter amongst our experts. The opening of the 6 GHz band to unlicensed devices is relatively new. The FCC opened up the band for sharing among Wi-Fi and other unlicensed devices, but their work may not just be done, as playing spectrum referee…Spectrum5 min read
Jun 92022 Wi-Fi Summit: “An Inclusive Spectrum Future” — WifiForwardWhile the world has begun to return to normal, our reliance on the internet is here to stay. The impact Wi-Fi has now — and the steps that must be taken to provide unfettered access in the future — are paramount. …Tech Policy2 min read
Jun 3Let’s Not Gamble on Spectrum Availability For Lucky Wi-Fi 7 — WifiForwardThere are seven seas, seven days of the week and seven wonders of the ancient world. Now we’re on our seventh generation of Wi-Fi. It has stunningly fast speeds, dramatically lowered latencies and hyper-efficient connection management. But we need the availability and continued allocation of additional spectrum to unlicensed devices…Spectrum Policy4 min read
May 27Avenging the Spectrum Wars: 3.1–3.45 GHz — WifiForwardIt’s been six months since Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), so what does that mean for spectrum and what’s still ahead? To start, the IIJA approved $50 million for a study on the 3.1–3.45 GHz band. The Department of Defense will conduct the study before its…Tech Policy3 min read
