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T-Mobile U.S. opens connectivity to Metro by T-Mobile customers

T-Mobile U.S. extended its involvement in the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to Metro by T-Mobile.   All eligible Metro by T-Mobile customers, both new and existing, will be able to get free wireless services, from 27 January, with high-speed smartphone data or up to $30 off on all Metro by T-Mobile smartphone plans with […]

FAA Chief to Testify at U.S. House Hearing on 5G Impact on Aviation Safety

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to testify before a Feb. 3 U.S. House of Representatives hearing on new C-Band 5G deployment and its impact on aviation safety, sources told Reuters on Wednesday. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is expected to hear from FAA Administrator Steve Dickson along with aviation […]

U.S. FAA Approves 90% of Planes for Low-Visibility Landings Near 5G Airports

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday issued approvals for additional altimeters that allow about 90% of the U.S. commercial aviation fleet to perform low-visibility landings at airports where 5G wireless is deployed. The FAA said it had cleared seven additional altimeters, bringing the total approved to 20. As of last week, it had […]

Explainer-The U.S. Export Rule that Hammered Huawei Teed Up to Hit Russia

The Biden administration is readying a U.S. export rule used against Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei that could curb Russia’s access to global electronics supplies if President Vladimir Putin decides to invade Ukraine. While it is unclear how the rule could impact Russia, the restrictions hobbled Huawei’s smartphone business. Last month, the company said it […]

CyrusOne sells data centers in Houston to DataBank for $670 million

U.S. data center operator CyrusOne sold four data centers in the Houston, Texas, area to DataBank for a total of $670 million.   Houston is the 27th U.S. metro market in its portfolio when it comes to DataBank, while the four facilities will add over 300,000 square feet of raised-floor data center capacity, and 42.5 MW of critical IT load. In addition, it includes customers from the area’s healthcare, financial, energy, […]

U.S. airlines warn of flight disruptions without further 5G restrictions

In an alarming move, airlines in the U.S. have called for further restrictions on 5G networks around airports, amid concerns the use of a new C-band spectrum for the mobile services may disrupt plane altimeter readings.    The chief executives of major passenger and cargo airlines warned in a letter to top U.S. officials that there […]

U.S. Venture Capital Deals Notched All-Time High of $330 Billion in 2021

Venture capital dealmaking in the United States reached an all-time high in 2021 at nearly $330 billion, buoyed by excess liquidity and an accommodative monetary policy, according to a report from PitchBook and the National Venture Capital Association. Venture capital firms ramped up bets on technology, biotech, healthcare and fintech sectors, announcing a record 17,054 […]

U.S. FAA Issues Impact Notices on 5G Wireless Aviation

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) began publishing notices early on Thursday that detailed the extent of potential impact of new 5G wireless service on sensitive aircraft electronics. The FAA has been in talks with airplane makers, airlines and wireless carriers to reduce the impact of new wireless service set to begin on Jan. 19. The […]

Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Key U.S. Inflation Data

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday, with investors bracing for consumer prices data that is expected to show an almost four-decade high in December, while big technology stocks bounced after a bruising selloff at the start of the year. Growth and technology stocks, hit by rising Treasury yields and hawkish commentary from the […]

Rivian praises Georgia's education system, resources, talent

Rivian Automotive was attracted to Georgia’s education system, resources and talent when choosing a site for its $5 billion battery and assembly plant, a company official said Thursday as the project was officially announced. The Irvine, California-based electric vehicle manufacturer plans to eventually employ more than 7,500 workers and produce up to 400,000 vehicles a […]