While fiber is the future, DOCSIS will share the broadband spotlight for years to come. This year, cable ops have been upgrading their DOCSIS networks, and plans are underway to go beyond DOCSIS 4.0. www.lightreading.com/cable-techno...

WISPA and several rural operators have asked the FCC to refrain from relocating current users of the CBRS band. Operators have also spelled out how they're using CBRS today and outlined the risks of relocation. www.lightreading.com/5g/wispa-rur...

With a soft rollout underway, Midco plans to commercially launch its mobile service in 2026, offering a mix of by-the-gig and unlimited plans and enabling subs to bring their own devices. www.lightreading.com/5g/midco-tes...

Comcast and tech partner Rogers Communications have integrated and launched Amazon's cloud-powered Luna gaming service. Comcast will offer Luna on X1 devices, starting with the Xi6, as well as the Xumo Stream Box. www.lightreading.com/cable-techno...

In the wake of recent trials, Canada's Rogers Communications has launched Rogers Satellite, a direct-to-device service that is initially connected to Starlink's LEO satellite constellation, with Lynk Global on deck. www.lightreading.com/satellite/ro...

Echoing an approach it recently took with broadband, Comcast has debuted a handful of national, no-contract video packages that feature bundle discounts, more cloud DVR storage and features Comcast's X1 4K TV box. www.lightreading.com/cable-techno...

In another hint about its cellular-terrestrial future, SpaceX has filed for a 'Starlink Mobile' trademark. SpaceX's true interest will surface if it participates in the upper C-band auction, says Recon Analytics' Roger Entner. www.lightreading.com/satellite/sp...

Challenging Netflix's proposed deal for Warner Bros. Discovery's studios and streaming biz, Paramount Skydance has launched a hostile cash bid that values all of WBD at $108 billion. www.lightreading.com/video-stream...

More than a year after taking its video business off the block,
Harmonic has struck a deal to sell the video unit to MediaKind for $145M in cash. The deal comes more than 2yrs after $HLIT weighed selling or spinning its video biz www.lightreading.com/video-stream...

EchoStar told the FCC that it didn't want to sell spectrum, but so due to uncertainty fueled by the FCC's investigation into EchoStar's 5G build obligations and spectrum license rights. www.lightreading.com/5g/echostar-...

'With industry growth remaining below pre-pandemic levels and FWA adds remaining strong, we don't expect Cable to grow subscribers this decade,' New Street Research notes in its latest broadband trends study. www.lightreading.com/cable-techno...

Following a recent pilot with Reach and AT&T, Cable One has launched Sparklight Mobile with a set of by-the-gig and unlimited plans starting at $15 per month. www.lightreading.com/cable-techno...

Amazon Leo has debuted an 'Ultra' antenna for businesses that delivers 1-Gig download speeds. That speed advantage will be short-lived as Starlink prepares to support gigabit speeds in 2026. www.lightreading.com/satellite/am...