FCC advances C-V2X in 5.9 GHz proposal

The FCC is proposing rule changes for the 5.9 GHz (5.850-5.925 GHz) band, which has been reserved for use by Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC), a radio service designed to enable vehicle-related communications.  However, after 20 years, DSRC still has not been widely deployed, and this spectrum therefore generally remains unused. The FCC is proposing to designate the lower 45 megahertz of the band for unlicensed uses like Wi-Fi. ...

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FCC looks to open 3.1-3.55 GHz band for 5G

The FCC is considering opening the 3.1-3.55 GHz band for advanced commercial services, including 5G. Specifically, the FCC is proposing to remove and relocate the non-federal users in the 3.3-3.55 GHz portion of the band, which currently is allocated for non-federal secondary radiolocation services and amateur use.  The item also seeks comment on the relocation options and transition mechanisms for these incumbent non-federal users to the 3.1-3.3...

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Facebook expands Eagle Mountain Data Center in Utah

Facebook is expanding plans for its Eagle Mountain Data Center, which is currently under construction. The new plan adds more than 500,0000 square feet to form a nearly 1.5 million square foot campus. Construction of the data center began in May 2018. Facebook said the expansion means that this data center will represent an investment of more than $1 billion. Once completed, the Eagle Mountain Data Center will support over 200 jobs. The Eagle...

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AT&T 5G now live in 10 markets

AT&T's 5G network is now live for consumers in 10 markets: Birmingham (AL),Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Providence, R.I., Rochester, N.Y., San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose. AT&T is offering two flavors of 5G. 5G initially offers broad coverage areas for both consumers and businesses over low-band 5G.  5G+ offers extra speed and capacity over high-band 5G to serve high-traffic areas and places like arenas,...

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Ciena hits Q4 revenue of $968 million, up 7.6% yoy

Ciena reported revenue of $968.0 million for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year, ending October 31, 2019, up 7.6% year over year. For fiscal year 2019, Ciena reported revenue of $3.57 billion, as compared to $3.09 billion for fiscal year 2018. Ciena's GAAP net income for the fiscal fourth quarter 2019 was $80.3 million or $0.51 per diluted common share, which compares to a GAAP net income of $64.0 million, or $0.34 per diluted common share, for...

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Broadcom posts revenue of $5.78 billion, up 6% yoy

Broadcom reported quarterly net revenue of $5,776 million, 4.7 percent higher than $5,515 million in the previous quarter and 6.1 percent higher than $5,444 million in the same quarter last year. Gross margin 54.6 percent of net revenue. Operating income was $1,054 million, or 18.2 percent of net revenue. This compares with operating income of $865 million, or 15.7 percent of net revenue, in the prior quarter, and operating income of $1,652 million,...

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CenturyLink debuts home gateway with Wi-Fi 6

CenturyLink announced its next-generation home gateway featuring Intel's Wi-Fi 6 Gig+ technology to deliver gigabit speeds. "Every year connected homes face the challenge of powering more devices and keeping up with emerging technology, so it's important for consumers to have a powerful gateway enhanced with the latest Wi-Fi capabilities," said Andrew Dugan, CenturyLink chief technology officer. " "Wi-Fi 6 is designed for our ultra-connected lifestyles...

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