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FCC makes next move on widely opposed T-band auction

The Federal Communications Commission reluctantly moves ahead with plans to reallocate and auction public-safety spectrum.

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5G: Promise and perils for government agencies

To allow federal agencies to realize 5G's full potential the government must address concerns about 5G and cyber risks.

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Pentagon names 7 new military sites for 5G testing

The Defense Department has selected seven new military installations to conduct 5G testing and experimentation in several areas including augmented reality, wireless connectivity, and spectrum sharing.

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Fixing a critical vulnerability in our critical infrastructure

Despite its critical importance to our national security and everyday lives, GPS is highly vulnerable to attacks and technical errors that have already caused serious disruptions.

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NTIA backs Pentagon on Ligado 5G license

The Commerce Department is asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse a plan to permit a commercial 5G provider to set up shop in spectrum adjacent to the global positioning system.

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Executive order looks to safeguard GPS infrastructure

Federal agencies are being tasked with developing guidance to protect signaling and spectrum capabilities that undergird GPS and other services.

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Lawmakers want probe of spectrum management 'breakdown'

The chairman and ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders request a review of federal spectrum management.

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DOD preps new spectrum strategy

The Defense Department is combining electromagnetic spectrum and electronic warfare into a single strategy for 2020.

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DOD seeks more 5G prototypes

The Defense Department detailed two more draft plans for proposed 5G testbeds at military bases around the country.

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DOD sets 5G prototype plans for two bases

The Defense Department has fleshed out draft plans for two of its planned 5G technology testbeds at military bases around the country.

Cybersecurity

Rip and repay?

The federal government is pushing U.S. telecoms to take out gear from Huawei and other Chinese companies that may threaten their networks, but who is going to pay for the work?

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DOD sets 5G test sites

The Defense Department named five bases around the country to test emerging high speed 5G network applications.

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5G emerges with some asterisks

Agencies and suppliers working to address emerging issues for the next-generation wireless technology.

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Former DHS officials want to build 5G without Huawei

Nagging concerns about Huawei's cyber threat to emerging 5G infrastructure, prompts former DHS officials to advocate standardized, open-source-based development of wireless gear.

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After 10 years, shared spectrum goes live

Almost a decade in the making, a frequency sharing program involving Defense Department spectrum and commercial users is open for business.

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Twin shared-spectrum efforts close in on milestones

Two trailblazing efforts backed by DARPA and the FCC to share radio spectrum among federal and commercial users will hit significant milestones in the coming weeks.

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Pentagon sets up new 5G shop

DOD Undersecretary for Research and Engineering Michael Griffin said the department is in the midst of adding assistant directors to lead the "strategic shaping" of 5G research and development.

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NTIA wants agencies to review spectrum

With an eye to long-term policy, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration wants more data on federal agency use of spectrum in two key bands.

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GSA preps 5G plan

The General Services Administration will issue a white paper on how it will move ahead with 5G wireless services.

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DOT wants to preserve spectrum for connected vehicle apps

The Department of Transportation wants to keep the 5.9 GHz spectrum band reserved for connected vehicle technology, but the FCC has other plans.