NTIA's Spectrum Bash: Airwaves Agenda Unveiled
Published Date: 8/26/2025
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The NTIA is throwing a big public event on September 10, 2025, to share new plans about how we use wireless airwaves. This affects everyone who uses phones, Wi-Fi, or any wireless tech, with changes that could speed up innovation and improve connections. Mark your calendars—this could mean smarter, faster wireless for all, with new rules rolling out soon after.
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