FCC prevails in court case involving 6 GHz Wi-Fi

The D.C. Circuit Court unanimously upheld the FCC’s decision to free up the 6 GHz band for next-generation Wi-Fi.Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel:  “Today’s decision is an important step in clearing the way for next generation Wi-Fi access at a time when it is needed most.  In this pandemic so much of modern life has migrated online.  6 GHz Wi-Fi will help us address this challenge by offering more access...

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China Mobile exits Canada

 China Mobile will cease operations in Canada effective January 5, 2022.The decision follows an order from the Canadian federal government to CMLink, China Mobile's local subsidiary, to cease operations due to national security concerns. The order reportedly was issued in August.https://www.cmlink.com/ca/...

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Cinia and Far North Digital plan subsea cable across Arctic

Finland-based Cinia announced a joint effor with Far North Digital, a start-up based in Anchorage, to build a fiber optic cable system linking Europe and Asia through the Arctic. Alcatel Submarine Networks will take the lead on project design and installation.The planned, 14,000km cable system will run from Japan, via the Northwest Passage, to Europe with landings in Alaska and the Canadian Arctic. European landings are planned in Norway, Finland...

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