ARTICLES BY ED BILLER
-
![week-in-5G-graphic]( "The Week in 5G: 7/7/2020 — 3GPP Release 16 Ratified; U.S. Continues Hunt For 5G Spectrum")
The Week in 5G: 7/7/2020 — 3GPP Release 16 Ratified; U.S. Continues Hunt For 5G SpectrumPlus, the U.K.'s plans to oust Huawei begin to take form, Madagascar gets 5G, a U.S. report identifies ideal mid-band spectrum for sharing, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G.
-
![week-in-5G-graphic]( "The Week in 5G: 6/30/2020 — S. Korea Reallocating Mid-Band Spectrum; Japan Commits Billions To 5G Network Push")
The Week in 5G: 6/30/2020 — S. Korea Reallocating Mid-Band Spectrum; Japan Commits Billions To 5G Network PushPlus, the Dutch kick off a virtual 5G spectrum auction, Nokia stakes claims in Taiwan and Singapore, India slams the brakes on Chinese equipment providers, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G.
-
![week-in-5G-graphic]( "The Week in 5G: 6/23/2020 — Nokia Tests in C-Band; Verizon Claims Successful DSS Tech Trials")
The Week in 5G: 6/23/2020 — Nokia Tests in C-Band; Verizon Claims Successful DSS Tech TrialsPlus, Samsung demonstrates a drone-based antenna test solution, U.S. lawmakers pen more 5G legislation, the New York Times details Russia's 5G subterfuge, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G.
-
![week-in-5G-graphic]( "The Week in 5G: 6/16/2020 — FCC Earmarks 5G Funds, Clarifies Installation Rules; French 5G Spectrum Auction Rescheduled")
The Week in 5G: 6/16/2020 — FCC Earmarks 5G Funds, Clarifies Installation Rules; French 5G Spectrum Auction RescheduledPlus, Singapore leverages 5G to operate unmanned aerial vehicles, ZTE reportedly plans a US phone launch in 2021, the U.S. struggles with decisions regarding Chinese telecoms, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G.
-
![week-in-5G-graphic]( "The Week in 5G: 6/9/2020 — U.K. Rethinking Huawei; Pentagon Trials 5G at More U.S. Military Bases")
The Week in 5G: 6/9/2020 — U.K. Rethinking Huawei; Pentagon Trials 5G at More U.S. Military BasesPlus, Twitter tamps down (some) 5G conspiracy theories, Denmark seeks 5G tech from existing allies, the U.S. Department of Defense adds 5G trials at seven more military bases, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G.
-
![week-in-5G-graphic]( "The Week in 5G: 5/26/2020 —Huawei’s “Breakthrough” Antenna; Shanghai’s 5G Phone Booths")
The Week in 5G: 5/26/2020 —Huawei’s “Breakthrough” Antenna; Shanghai’s 5G Phone BoothsPlus, Australia trials mmWave 5G mobile phone technology, the Thai government convenes a 5G rollout committee, South Korea's KT brings autonomous intelligent vehicles to its logistics center, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G.
-
![week-in-5G-graphic]( "The Week in 5G: 5/19/2020 — Cell Tower Attacks Come to US; Verizon Called Out for Misinformation in Ads")
The Week in 5G: 5/19/2020 — Cell Tower Attacks Come to US; Verizon Called Out for Misinformation in AdsPlus, the US FCC attempts to shore up rural 5G rollouts, two of China's big three telecoms hitch their wagons to Ericsson, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G.
-
![week-in-5G-graphic]( "The Week in 5G: 5/12/2020 — Huawei, Automakers form 5G “Ecosystem” Alliance; Australia Eyes 850 MHz and 900 MHz Bands for 5G")
The Week in 5G: 5/12/2020 — Huawei, Automakers form 5G “Ecosystem” Alliance; Australia Eyes 850 MHz and 900 MHz Bands for 5GPlus, science deniers' crusade against 5G continues, Qualcomm touts a new processor, New Zealand forgoes an auction and assigns 5G spectrum directly, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G.
-
![week-in-5G-graphic]( "The Week in 5G: 4/28/2020 — U.S. House Introduces $750 5G Bill; GSMA Claims First 5G SA Network Slicing PoC Case")
The Week in 5G: 4/28/2020 — U.S. House Introduces $750 5G Bill; GSMA Claims First 5G SA Network Slicing PoC CasePlus, China aims to build 500,000 5G base stations in 2020, the Dutch 5G rollout approach diverges from most of EU template, Apple reportedly pushes back and downsizes new 5G iPhone production, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G.
-
![week-in-5G-graphic]( "The Week in 5G: 4/21/2020 — List of Delayed Spectrum Auctions Grows; S. Korea Plans mmWave 5G Network in 2020")
The Week in 5G: 4/21/2020 — List of Delayed Spectrum Auctions Grows; S. Korea Plans mmWave 5G Network in 2020Plus, controversy surrounds L-Band spectrum release in the U.S., rumors state Apple's first 5G iPad will be delayed, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G.
-
![week-in-5G-graphic]( "The Week in 5G: 4/14/2020 — 5G Conspiracy Theories Continue To Rile Up Cretins; Apple and RedMagic Tout New Phones")
The Week in 5G: 4/14/2020 — 5G Conspiracy Theories Continue To Rile Up Cretins; Apple and RedMagic Tout New PhonesPlus, the U.S. FCC Commissioner begs trump to intervene in its spectrum allocation fight, China Unicom and Huawei apply 5G massive MIMO to indoor networks, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G.
-
![week-in-5G-graphic]( "The Week in 5G: 4/7/2020 — Japan and U.S. Plan Rural 5G Rollouts; False Theories Blame 5G For COVID-19 Pandemic")
The Week in 5G: 4/7/2020 — Japan and U.S. Plan Rural 5G Rollouts; False Theories Blame 5G For COVID-19 PandemicPlus, German industry takes initiative on private 5G networks, TCL Communications excites with 5G phone announcement, cretins pin pandemic on 5G, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G.
-
![week-in-5G-graphic]( "The Week in 5G: 3/31/2020 — Despite Some Delays, Global 5G Juggernaut Advances During Pandemic")
The Week in 5G: 3/31/2020 — Despite Some Delays, Global 5G Juggernaut Advances During PandemicAnother nation's spectrum auction and 5G communication standards have been delayed, while Hong Kong, Russia, and Japan celebrate 5G milestones. Plus the U.S. okays 5G legislation, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G.
-
![week-in-5G-graphic]( "The Week in 5G: 3/24/2020 — Pandemic Fuels Push for 5G Rollouts; Nokia Claims First “Global” 5G Phone")
The Week in 5G: 3/24/2020 — Pandemic Fuels Push for 5G Rollouts; Nokia Claims First “Global” 5G PhonePlus, Russia begins allocating spectrum, France postpones its spectrum auction, a new study looks at silver's role in the 5G marketplace, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G.
-
![week-in-5G-graphic]( "The Week in 5G: 3/17/2020 — Norway Welcomes 5G; FCC Completes Largest-Ever Spectrum Auction")
The Week in 5G: 3/17/2020 — Norway Welcomes 5G; FCC Completes Largest-Ever Spectrum AuctionPlus, France considers Huawei equipment, Nokia adds 5G capability to its WING program, ZTE enlists 5G in COVID-19 fight, and more, all in this edition of the Week in 5G.
Ed Biller
Ed Biller is the editorial director for RF Globalnet, Photonics Online, and Med Device Online, in addition to penning articles for each site and working with VertMarkets' vendor partners to produce insightful content.
As editorial director, Ed forms partnerships with subject matter experts (SMEs) across the medical device, RF/microwave, and optics/photonics industries, providing them the means and the editorial support to share their insights, experiences, and best practices among professionals involved in the development, manufacture, and regulatory navigation of technologies in these spaces.
As editor for RF Globalnet and Photonics Online, Ed writes editorial and articles for each site, both under his own byline and as a content writer for each site's vendor partners.
He also oversaw editorial production of the Electronics Group's annual publication, Electronic Military & Defense between 2015 and its final printing in 2018.
Prior to joining VertMarkets in 2015, Ed worked as a reporter for the Butler Eagle in Butler, Pa., and as a writer/editor for Dick Jones Communications, a niche public relations firm serving higher education institutions. He holds a B.A. in journalism from Penn State University, where he was a columnist for The Daily Collegian.
Connect with Ed on LinkedIn or email him at ebiller@vertmarkets.com