The 698-806 MHz range of TV channel frequencies (UHF 52 through 69) that were made available when the U.S. switched from analog to digital TV in June 2009 (see digital TV transition). The FCC ...

The FCC approved Verizon's $3.9 billion bid to buy wireless spectrum from a group of cable companies. But what does the final deal hashed out with regulators mean for consumers? Marguerite Reardon ...

The Society of Broadcast Engineers commended the FCC for its inquiry into spectrum usage but says the undertaking will be daunting. In fact, the SBE goes so far as to recommend the commission consult ...

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A hardware device or software used to examine the frequency and power components of a signal. It provides more information than an oscilloscope, because it can display the signals over a range of ...

Xfinity offers faster internet speeds, reaching up to 6 GB, while Spectrum's plans max out at 1 GB. Spectrum plans are no-contract and have no data caps, whereas Xfinity often requires contracts and ...

All wireless connectivity is based on electromagnetic frequencies, with different parts of the frequency spectrum being used for different purposes, such as 5G or 2G. The precise way in which this is ...

Spectrum continues to struggle with retaining customers. Spectrum lost an alarming number of customers during the third quarter of 2025. Charter Communications CEO highlights reasons why customers are ...