Tag: 5G

• A 5G Inflection Point on the Horizon By Jayne Stancavage, Executive Director of Communications Policy One of the aspects of my job that excites me the most is knowing the 5G technology I’m working to implement has the capacity to improve the lives of people both in the US and around the world. Nothing illustrates this potential better than considering how 5G can transform the healthcare industry...
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• The Clock Is Ticking On U.S. Infrastructure This week marks the 7th annual Infrastructure Week, an important time when industry leaders and government officials gather to discuss ways to work together to advance our nation’s infrastructure. While dialogue and conversation are critical to spur policy and R&D efforts, it’s time we ensure that conversations turn into action. There’s too much at stake as U.S. physical infrastructure continues...
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• Pushing the U.S. Forward in the Race to 5G By Asha Keddy, vice president in the Technology, Systems Architecture & Client Group and general manager, Next Generation and Standards This week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will consider spectrum reforms to advance 5G in the U.S. This is a critical step because the 3.7 - 4.2 GHz band in question is part of the mid-band frequencies that are the...
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• Start the Clock: It’s the Final Countdown to the 5G Standard By Reza Arefi, Director, Spectrum Strategy, Next Generation and Standards Group, Intel Corporation In the last weeks before the 5G Standalone (SA) New Radio (NR) global standard is finalized, the wireless industry stands on the brink of a massive technological transformation. The promise of 5G is undeniable. More than just the next generation of communications—5G will usher in the next...
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• Modern Infrastructure must be Digital by Design By Peter Cleveland, Vice President, Government and Policy Group, Intel The long-awaited infrastructure plan outlined in the President’s State of the Union Address is a welcome effort to invest in and improve America’s physical infrastructure like roads, bridges and ports. At the same time, achieving the truly modern infrastructure President Trump has called for will require more than just concrete and...
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• Winds are Changing for Remote Patient Monitoring In my last blog post I referenced the launch of the Intel® Health Application Platform for remote healthcare and also the recent solicitation for comments on “Current Year 2018 Revisions to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule” (PFS), in which the Centers for Medicare 7 Medicaid Services (CMS) asked for input on how to pay for remote patient monitoring...
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• Auto, Tech and Telecom Leaders Align to Advance Cellular Technology for Vehicle Safety To mandate or not to mandate?  That is the question facing the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), as public Comments were filed yesterday in response to its December 2016 proposal to mandate a specific technology that cars must use to send safety messages to each other, also known as vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications.  To characterize this proposed technology mandate as an...
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• An Extraordinary Time: 5G, IoT and Sustainability of the Future By Bridget Karlin, Managing Director, IoT Strategy Group and Integrated Products Division, Intel Corporation From connected thermostats to self-driving vehicles, advanced connectivity is transforming our lives while saving energy and reducing pollution. But the full extent of IoT possibilities for sustainability has yet to be realized. Living in a sustainable and environmentally responsible way is increasingly important to people, corporations...
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• European Commission 5G Leadership – the Spectrum Opportunity! Alignment There are few moments in one’s career where one can foresee transformative opportunities - the alignment of 5G regulations and standards creating a connected society is one. What is needed is for Governments, Regulators, Investors, and Industry to align and work together for the greater good; collaborating to create our new connected world; our 5G future rests in their...
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• Connectivity for a European Gigabit Society – starting today? The European Commission proposed in September 14 a “connectivity package” containing, amongst others, a Code to overhauling the current EU telecoms rules and an Action Plan for 5G, aiming to meet Europeans' growing connectivity needs and boost Europe's competitiveness. Intel welcomes the Commission proposals and the associated connectivity targets for 2025 of 100Mbps (upgradable to Gigabit speeds) to all European...
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