The DSA urges government to rectify decision in order to not harm the Chilean users and the networks and device deployments already taking place in the country. Washington D.C., USA, 11 October 2022: The Government of Chile has been urged not to disadvantage Chilean internet users by reducing the radio spectrum used in Wi-Fi equipment in homes and businesses across the country. The members of the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance, together with other companies within the industry, met with the Undersecretary of Telecommunications Claudio Araya to review the reasons behind the…
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Cambridge Broadband Networks Group and FirstComm deliver upgraded urban connectivity to Ohio businesses
Ohio, USA, 5 July 2022 – Cambridge Broadband Networks Group (CBNG)’s world-renowned VectaStar Flex A2/A3 variant solution has been deployed by FirstComm (First Communications Inc.), as part of its strategy to rollout improved connectivity using licensed spectrum to six metropolitan areas in the state of Ohio, USA. The A2/A3 licensed spectrum has seen a huge surge of interest due to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) making regulatory changes to the 28GHz spectrum bands. This Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) solution from CBNG has allowed FirstComm to successfully switch its enterprise customers from the…
Read More6 GHz Wi-Fi spectrum is critical to enable technology innovation in Australia
Washington D.C., USA, 03 February 2022: Australia should set aside the full 1200 MHz of available 6 GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi applications under the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)’s Low Interference Potential Devices (LIPD) Class Licence. This will ensure that enough spectrum is made available to enable the next generation of Wi-Fi Gigabit technologies, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, to thrive alongside 5G and fibre. This is the message from the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA), in its letter to the Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts…
Read MoreWorldwide spectrum experts drive spectrum sharing success at DSA Global Summit 2021
Data reveals the growing need for spectrum access for broadband, Wi-Fi and 5G networks and regulators give updates on spectrum sharing priorities. Washington D.C., USA, 10 June 2021 – Sessions over the first two days of the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance’s (DSA’s) Global Summit have highlighted the spectrum sharing lessons being learnt between countries worldwide and the current demand for unlicensed access. Today, on its final day, the Global Summit will explore national spectrum plans and the economic benefits of spectrum. On day one of the Global Summit, John M Cioffi,…
Read MoreWi-Fi Urgently Needs More Spectrum According to the DSA and PIP in Latest Research Paper
The new paper explains how the 6 GHz band can be used to deliver a step-change in connectivity Washington D.C., USA, 16 November 2020: With over half of all the connections to the Internet starting or ending with Wi-Fi access and demand for broadband connectivity surging worldwide, Wi-Fi urgently needs access to the 6 GHz frequency band; this is the conclusion of a new paper published by the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) and Policy Impact Partners (PIP), which represent multiple digital companies. Focused on Europe, the Middle East and Africa…
Read MoreDSA Global Summit 2020 unites industry leaders to accelerate spectrum sharing
Washington D.C., USA, 5 November 2020: During what remains to be a critical time to stay connected around the world, over 325 industry and government leaders connected at the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance’s (DSA’s) Global Summit 2020 to discuss spectrum sharing innovations and technologies. As global demand increases for both greater capacity and rural connectivity, a wide range of innovations and spectrum sharing technologies and frameworks, from TV White Spaces, Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) to Wi-Fi 6 and 3D spectrum management in mmWaves, are being shared as industry delegates and…
Read MoreDynamic Spectrum Alliance applauds FCC’s decision for unlicensed spectrum access in the 6 GHz band
Washington D.C, USA, 23 April 2020: The addition of 1200 MHz of spectrum for unlicensed use in the entire 6 GHz band, as approved by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) today, is a watershed moment for connectivity and innovation. The 5.925 – 7.125 GHz band will supercharge connectivity to affect every aspect in our lives, such as remote education, telemedicine, work and commerce, gaming, and social media. Increasing bandwidth demands for rising Internet of Things (IoT) applications, new use cases as well as the critical demand for vital industries such…
Read More“Affordable and sustainable spectrum sharing technologies are crucial for digital inclusion and rural connectivity” says DSA President Martha Suárez
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 5 August 2019: Competitive access to spectrum resources will result in a thriving fixed and mobile marketplace that can deliver new, innovative services, according to Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) President Martha Suárez. Speaking at the TVWS workshop in Buenos Aires, co-organised by the DSA and the Secretary of Information and Communication Technologies (SeTIC) in Argentina, Suárez highlighted that harnessing spectrum sharing technologies like TV White Space (TVWS) is key to enabling rural broadband. “Traditional digital inclusion efforts have been tried and they have fallen short of the…
Read More“Spectrum for Everyone & Everything” at the 24th Annual Spectrum Summit
200 delegates from 34 countries attended Europe’s largest Annual Spectrum Summit, hosted by LS telcom in conjunction with PolicyTracker in Lichtenau/Baden Lichtenau/Baden, Germany, 4th July 2019 – “Spectrum for Everyone & Everything” was the theme of the 24th Annual Spectrum Summit concluding yesterday at LS telcom’s headquarters in Lichtenau/Baden Württemberg, Germany. The conference built upon the many 5G issues from last year’s event and took into consideration recent developments. The agenda featured presentations and panel discussions on new approaches for spectrum access for verticals, on the increasing amount of background…
Read MoreThe Dynamic Spectrum Alliance emphasizes the need for dynamic spectrum access in order to connect millions of people in Africa to internet access
Johannesburg, South Africa, 11 April 2019: Utilizing alternative spectrum technologies is key to connecting millions of people in Africa to the internet, as the amount of bandwidth available will increase whilst costs are reduced, according to the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA). Speaking on the second day of the Industry Forum for Converged Digital Media, the high-level industry event for stakeholders to discuss the latest developments in spectrum technologies, DSA Treasurer Mark Rotter emphasized the need for dynamic spectrum access and the benefits it could bring to communities around the world…
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