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FCC Releases 4.9 GHz Report & Order
UTC
On January 18, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission released the Seventh Report and Order and Ninth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (R&O and FNPRM) in WP Docket No. 07-100, which establishes a Band Manager to facilitate non-public safety entities, including utilities, to lease access to the 4.9 GHz band (i.e. 4940-4990 MHz) on a secondary, preemptible basis. Please read on for more detailed information.
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Jan. 30 - Feb. 2, 2023: Utility Technology Forum — Reno, NV
March 1-3, 2023: Region 3 2023 Spring Meeting & Expo — Atlanta, GA
March 21-23, 2023: Region 6 2023 Spring Meeting — Overland Park, KS
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Aug. 3, 2023: UTC 75th Anniversary Gala — Baltimore, MD
UTC CEO Corner
The Intersection – Episode 9: Be a Game Changer
Click here to listen to UTC's Podcast "The Intersection"
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Can your wide area network support a a digitized power grid? Does it have the agility, availability and security for substation automation standards? And can it deliver precise timing? If not, ADVA can help evolve your legacy network into a flexible, efficient and secure infrastructure that maximizes a smart grid’s full potential.
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.INDUSTRY HEADLINES
NTIA: Next broadband map won't be delayed, but there may be wiggle room on some challenges
Telecompetitor
The NTIA said Jan. 13 that the next update to the National Broadband Map will come out June 30 as planned, rejecting requests made by some states for an extension. Those states wanted more time to file challenges to map data. That's important because the next version of the map is the one that NTIA will use in determining how much of $42.5 billion in BEAD funding goes to each state.
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WISPA says NTIA BEAD rules could lead to $8.6B waste
Fierce Telecom
The CEO of the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA) sent a fresh letter to the head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) warning its current rules could lead to $8.6 billion in broadband subsidy money being spent on areas that are already covered by fixed wireless access services using unlicensed airwaves.
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Champion Fiberglass® conduit withstands harsh environments with its superior corrosion resistance, impact resistance, UV resistance, and ease of installation saves on costs.
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Speed tests: T-Mobile dominates mobile, but fixed broadband is a horse race
Telecompetitor
T-Mobile was the top performer in eight of nine categories and dominated the city rankings in speed tests conducted by Ookla for U.S. mobile carriers for the fourth quarter of 2022. Speed testing for fixed broadband services was more of a mixed bag, according to the Speedtest Global Index Market Analysis.
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FCC chair keys on 5G security concerns
MeriTalk
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel warned in a Jan. 17 speech that the deployment of fifth-generation (5G) wireless communications networks involves big security and privacy challenges.
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Now, you can supply power and data to Outdoor DAS Remotes, Small Cells and Outdoor Wi-Fi Access Points with Hybrid cables from Superior Essex. We’ve combined the carrying capability of stranded copper with the unlimited data capacity of optical fiber into one cable.
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Buried vs. aerial — Fiber firms try to balance growth with resiliency
Fierce Telecom
For broadband network planners, it's necessary to strike a balance between delivering fiber to areas that need connectivity and being cognizant of localities most in danger of climate disasters. For example, a fiber company may bury fiber instead of deploying aerial fiber in a hurricane-prone area or it might deploy aerial fiber instead of burying fiber in a low-lying area that is at risk for flooding.
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FCC finishes reviewing CAF II rural broadband funding winners
Telecompetitor
Four years after the Connect America Fund II auction was completed, the FCC said that it has completed the process of reviewing long-form applications from all winning bidders. There were 195 authorized applicant/state combinations totaling $1.48 billion, as well as some defaults.
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Could hackers target electric co-ops and their broadband assets?
Fierce Telecom
Electric cooperatives are one of the fastest growing groups of internet service providers in the U.S. But one expert said that if they're not careful to properly secure their broadband systems, they could leave the door open for attackers looking to hold the network — or even the power grid — hostage.
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Promoted by FiberRise Communication
 When a community Plugs In, the impacts spread far and wide across the community. From education to telemedicine, fiber broadband creates access that might otherwise be unimaginable. It’s not always the most apparent when a town collectively launches into the future, but we know it’s there.
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Bill would make public utilities boost infrastructure
Enid News & Eagle
A state lawmaker wants to force Oklahoma public utilities that bought energy at extraordinary costs during the 2021 winter weather event and then relied on securitization to pass those expenses on to consumers to "proactively" take steps to begin hardening their infrastructure.
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Gigabit broadband plan draws fire from Tennessee conservatives
Government Technology
According to a proposal submitted in the fall for review by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office, the goal in the proposal is to build a state-of-the-art fiber network for all of Cleveland Utilities' service area. The proposed system would also allow the utility to design and install a smart grid infrastructure that provides automatic fault location for power restoration during outages, better power restoration response times and phone service.
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Need coverage in suburban/urban areas looking for quality antennas that will last 15 years and work just as it did day one? NextLink did, and continues to roll out success, with this product. Alpha recommends the 65 degree sector over the 90, with many other benefits.
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At Border States, we believe unstoppable businesses shouldn’t have to go it alone. We’ve helped customers build communications networks for decades, partnering with the best manufacturers in the industry. When combined with our teams in over 100 locations, we really are the best addition to your project.
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New Mexico HVDC transmission line to carry 4 GW of renewable energy
pv magazine
The proposed $2 billion, 400-mile high-voltage direct current (HVDC) North Path transmission line will have the capacity to move up to 4 GW of renewable energy produced in northeastern New Mexico to the state's Four Corners region, powering the equivalent of two million homes in New Mexico and across the Southwest.
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