Google Fiber expands in Arizona and Colorado

Google Fiber announced plans to expand in the cities of Chandler, Arizona and Westminster, Colorado.In 2022, Google Fiber kicked off expansion in five new states: Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevado and Idaho.https://fiber.google.com/#citiesGoogle Fiber to launch 5 Gbps and 8 Gbps residential tiersThursday, October 13, 2022  Google Fiber  Google Fiber plans to launch 5 Gig and 8 Gig symmetrical residential service beginning in...

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Ericsson intros precise-location software for indoor 5G

Ericsson introduced new precise-location software for indoor 5G that enables new enterprise use cases such as asset tracking and tool positioning. The softare is called Ericsson 5G Precise Positioning and could be used in environments such as factories, mines, hospitals, warehouses, and other industrial private network applications, as well as in emergency response scenarios.The company is also making two additions to its Ericsson Radio Dot System...

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FCC approves Kuiper’s orbital debris mitigation plan

The FCC approved Kuiper Systems'updated orbital debris mitigation plan, thereby satisfying a condition of the 2020 approval for Kuiper to deploy and operate its non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite constellation.Kuiper Systems is a subsidiary of Amazon.Kuiper is approved to operate its fixed-satellite service (FSS) system in the 17.7-17.8 GHz, 17.8-18.6 GHz, 18.8-19.3 GHz, 19.3-19.7 GHz, 19.7-20.2 GHz, 27.5-28.6 GHz, 28.6-29.1 GHz, 29.1-29.5...

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stc trims power by 15% with Ericsson Micro Sleep Tx

Saudi Arabia's stc has seen a 15 percent reduction in power consumption of the remote radio units in all LTE bands by implementing Ericsson's Micro Sleep Tx software feature.Ericsson Micro Sleep Tx for LTE automatically enables and disables the radio’s main power amplifier and other hardware blocks during fixed idle periods, reducing power consumption. Micro Sleep TX also ensures that the power amplifier is ready to be switched on when needed.Ericsson...

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NTIA to enforce Made in America rule for broadband projects

 The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has vowed to strictly enforce "Build America, Buy America" (BABA) requirements for projects funded by the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.NTIA said it does not currently see any need for waivers for fiber optic glass or cable. The BEAD Program has different requirements, and manufacturers have time to re-shore or expand their operations.https://ww...

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