In Fall 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, “Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet” (SSOI), to classify broadband as a common carrier service under…
Safety Culture vs. Safety Systems in Transportation Safety culture is a set of beliefs, practices, norms, and rules which mediate transportation. Research suggests that safety gains (including reduced death and…
For some five years, US policymakers took pains to ensure US leadership in a global 5G race, including flexible use licenses for 5G in multiple spectrum bands like C-band and…
The pandemic has heightened the importance of braodband with policymakers and increased the urgency of closing the digital divide, particularly in the US as FCC data shows that 22% of…
This report offers an important comparison between 5G and Wi-Fi, two important technology which compete. The FCC declares that 5G and Wi-Fi are complementary technologies, but there is an intense…
With total revenues coming in at just below $81 billion, the 5G C-band spectrum auction exceeded expectations of $30-50 billion. Total total bids were $94 billion of which $13 billion…
Many have speculated on what a Biden presidency would mean for companies like Huawei and ZTE. Many articles are based on messages from the likes of Huawei’s Vice President Victor…
This report assesses of network behavior under crisis, tests conventional regulatory wisdom, and draws preliminary conclusions about achieving social goals. Telcom, transport, and energy networks share a common pedigree in…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has opened period of public comment on allowing passengers to use mobile phones on planes. This is an important issue because Some are concerned about…
Strand Consult’s report the “10 Myths and Realities of Broadband Internet in the USA” investigates the debate about broadband. Recently there have been a series of books and media telling…