Policy, Spectrum and Security Rules Shaping Digital Infrastructure Converge Digest tracks the legal and regulatory decisions affecting telecom networks, cloud infrastructure, spectrum, subsea cables, satellite systems, cybersecurity, AI infrastructure and global connectivity markets. |
Innovation Pillars FCC ›Spectrum Policy ›Submarine Cables ›Cybersecurity ›AI Policy ›Satellite Regulation ›Broadband Policy › |
Key Institutions FCC ›NTIA ›White House ›European Commission ›Ofcom ›Team Telecom › |
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The FCC approved a license for The Boeing Company to construct, deploy, and operate a non-geostationary orbit fixed-satellite service system using frequencies in portions of the V-band (the 37.5-40, 40-42,...
Citing national security concerns, the Federal Communications Commission a(FCC) revoked China Telecom (Americas) Corporation’s ability to provide domestic interstate and international telecommunications services within the United States. China Telecom Americas...
President Biden nominated Jessica Rosenworcel to serve as Chair of the Federal Communications Commission and Gigi Sohn as Commissioner of the FCC.Jessica Rosenworcel presently serves as acting chair of the...
Openreach announced long-term price certainty on its FTTP (Fibre-to-the-Premises) lines for its wholesale Communications Provider customers in the UK. Openreach said its offer is based on the following set of principles:Commitment:...
by Benedict Chua, Associate Editor The European Commission is backing a public R&I investment of €900 million over its new long-term budget period 2021-2027 to coordinate research activities on 6G technology...
The European Commission is launching an investigation into the alleged dumping of single mode optical fibre cables from China into the EU at below market prices. The complaint was...
The European Commission adopted a new regulation for the deployment of small cell access points, exempting small antennas from any individual town planning permit or other individual prior permits. The...
Ofcom published test results showing that UK 5G continues to operate well within internationally-accepted safety levels. The published results include electromagnetic field (EMF) measurements taken at 22 5G sites in...
Xilinx filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Analog Devices, asserting infringement of eight United States patents in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. The filing came...
InterDigital filed a patent infringement action in the United Kingdom against Huawei seeking, among other things, a determination of fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms for a license to InterDigital’s...
ScaleMP and TidalScale have settled all litigation between them. Under the settlement, TidalScale has taken a paid-up five-year license to ScaleMP’s patent portfolio and all trade-secret claims asserted against TidalScale,...
The European Commission opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Broadcom may be restricting competition through exclusivity practices with its set-top box and modem chipsets. The Commission said it...
ZTE has secured over 25 5G commercial contracts globally and has been already committed to partnerships in the 5G arena with over 60 operators across the globe. As of June...
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