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Spectrum Sharing Solutions of the Future Addressed in New WInnForum Report

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Jul
31
WInnForum Leverages Expertise from the creation of Standards for CBRS and 6 GHz Bands for More Robust Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Scenarios

 

Washington, DC, 31 July 2025 – The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) today released the member-approved document “Developments Towards a More Robust and Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Network,” (WINNF-TR-2016) produced by its new Highly Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (HDSS) Work Group. The group is chaired by Andrew Clegg of Baylor University.

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New Project to Develop Specification for Evaluating Conformance of WInnForum Transceiver Facility Launches

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Jul
30

Call for participation is now open in WInnForum's New Transceiver Conformance Project

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) announces an open call for participation in its new Transceiver Conformance Work Group after a successful kick-off meeting 30 July. Per the group’s charter, the goal is to develop a conformance specification that complements the WINNF Transceiver Facility (WINNF-TS-0008).

“A specification is only as good as its completeness, clarity, and verifiability” says Sarvpreet Singh of Viavi Solutions, the Software Defined Systems Committee chair. “The WInnForum spearheaded the efforts to define the WInnForum Transceiver Facility in the past with contributions from major organizations across the globe. However, there has always been a need to verify the conformance of that specification. The members of the WInnForum Working group are again leading the efforts to define the Conformance Specification for the WInnForum Transceiver Facility adopted by SDR Manufacturers and other RF Users that can be used for testing by procurement agencies and test and evaluation labs".

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Wireless Innovation Forum Congratulates Olivia Trusty on Confirmation as FCC Commissioner

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Jul
02

BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) congratulates Olivia Trusty on her recent Senate confirmation as the newest FCC commissioner.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Wireless Innovation Forum, I’d like to congratulate Commissioner Trusty on her much-deserved appointment to the FCC,” said Richard Bernhardt, Chair and President of the WInnForum. “As an organization that has worked extensively with the U.S. government on standards in multiple bands, we look forward to working with her to advance the innovative utilization of spectrum and the development of wireless communications systems, including essential and critical communications systems.”

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Wireless Innovation Forum Announces Leadership Changes

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Jun
24

Former Forum President Dr. John Glossner to Serve as New Chief Executive Officer as Lee Pucker Retires

The Board would like to extend deep gratitude to Lee for his dedication to the advancement of WInnForum goals and his numerous contributions to shaping the wireless landscape as it exists today.” — Manuel Uhm, AMD
BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today the Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) announces the hiring of Dr. John Glossner as Chief Executive Officer, replacing CEO Lee Pucker who is retiring after 17 years of distinguished service. In addition, the Board appointed Colby Harper (Pathfinder Wireless) as Chair of the Board, replacing long-time Chair Manuel Uhm (AMD), who will continue on the Board as Chair Emeritus through 2025.

“I'm honored to serve as WInnForum’s CEO and look forward to working with our vibrant member community to advance the Forum’s mission,” said Dr. Glossner. “With deep roots in the organization, I’m committed to building on Lee’s legacy while steering the Forum toward the future of wireless innovation.”

Dr. Glossner is a long-time contributor to the Forum and recipient of the 2012 President’s Award. His leadership roles have included Chair and President (2019–2023), CTO, Chair of the Board, and Chair of the Forum’s flagship technical conference.

A pioneer in software-defined radio and AI acceleration, Glossner previously co-founded Sandbridge Technologies, an SDR company that produced the first working 4G modem with the baseband entirely in software, in collaboration with Samsung. He has held executive and technical roles at IBM, Lucent Bell Labs, hxGPT, and Optimum Semiconductor Technologies. In academia, he has served as a department chair and director in computer science and AI programs across the U.S.

Harper, who served previously as a board officer, is a wireless industry veteran with a focus on adaptive real-time control of complex systems and spectrum innovation. As CEO of Pathfinder Wireless he has helped shape standards and research initiatives and policy strategies across sectors since the 2G era. In his new role as Board Chair, Harper and the Board will provide strategic governance and direction for the Forum’s continued evolution.

“WInnForum plays a unique and crucial role in shaping the global wireless ecosystem,” said Harper. “I’m excited to help as we guide the Forum through its next phase of growth and global collaboration.”

Harper replaces Uhm, who is stepping down as Chair of the Board of Directors after a decade of service.

“As the CEO of the Forum for more than 17 years and directly involved with the Forum for more than 25 years, Lee brought a tremendous amount of leadership, business acumen, technical astuteness, and institutional knowledge to the Forum. The Board of Directors would like to extend deep gratitude to him for his dedication to the advancement of WInnForum goals and his numerous contributions to shaping the wireless landscape as it exists today,” said Uhm.

To learn more about the Wireless Innovation Forum and membership benefits, please visit https://www.WirelessInnovation.org.

Newly Approved Document Sets the Stage for Lower 3 GHz Spectrum Sharing Demonstration

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Apr
30

Wireless Innovation Forum’s Highly Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Task Group Releases First Technical Report Focused on Spectrum Sharing Frameworks

The WInnForum experts involved in this group have led the charge in other bands and now are lending their expertise to support lower 3 GHz spectrum sharing demonstration.” — Richard Bernhardt of WISPA, and President of the Forum

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) today released the member-approved document “Time Scale Interpretations of Different Spectrum Sharing Frameworks, Including Dynamic and Highly Dynamic Spectrum Sharing,” (WINNF-TR-2017) produced by its new Highly Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (HDSS) Work Group. Member institutions contributing to the document include Baylor University, iPosi, Nokia, Ericsson, RED Technologies and Charter Communications.

“We are very excited to announce this initial report from our new Highly Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Work Group." said Richard Bernhardt, President of the WInnForum. “The WInnForum experts involved in this group have led the charge in other bands and now are lending their expertise to support lower 3 GHz spectrum sharing demonstration. This technical report lays the necessary groundwork for the next step in a demonstration event, sometimes called the Moonshot.”

The report includes a breakdown of:
• the many interpretations of spectrum sharing,
• examples of spectrum sharing,
• types of spectrum users,
• types of spectrum sharing,
• CBRS incumbent protection timeline,
• time scale requirements in the lower 3 GHz,
• closed loop (dynamic)control,
• commercial service restoration, and
• regulatory implications.

This document is a companion to WINNF-TR-2016, “Developments Towards a More Robust and Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Framework,” which is in ballot and will be reviewed at the Forum's upcoming General Meeting at the Sheraton Reston, 20-22 May. To learn more and register, visit: https://www.wirelessinnovation.org/may-2025-general-meeting.

The HDSS Group is focusing on the 3.1 GHz band initially, simplification within the band, and attending to interference reporting feedback and support for airborne, shipborne, and ground communications, before exploring other bands. A demonstration event in the lower 3 GHz is currently anticipated November 2025.

To get involved or learn more about Forum membership benefits, please visit https://www.wirelessinnovation.org/benefits-of-membership or contact the Forum directly at [email protected] with interest.

Wireless Innovation Forum Congratulates Member C3 Spectra on Becoming an FCC-approved AFC System Provider

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Feb
13

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) is pleased to announce that Forum member C3 Spectra has been approved by the FCC as an Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) System Operator in the 6 GHz band. The approval was announced in a recent FCC public notice.

"Our AFC system ensures businesses can harness this spectrum without risking interference—whether upgrading a hotel's guest Wi-Fi or supporting mission-critical operations at an airport,” said Zaheer Syed, CEO of C3Spectra. “This isn't just about compliance; it's about unlocking innovation."

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Wireless Innovation Forum Congratulates Brendan Carr on FCC Chairman Designation

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Feb
11

The Wireless Innovation Forum congratulates the new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman, Brendan Carr, on his recent designation

The Forum continually strives for innovative utilization of spectrum, a topic Mr. Carr has prioritized through his work with the FCC.”— Wireless Innovation Forum
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Wireless Innovation Forum congratulates the new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman, Brendan Carr, on his recent designation.

The full statement from the Forum’s Board of Directors follows:

“The Forum continually strives for innovative utilization of spectrum, a topic Mr. Carr has prioritized through his work with the FCC. We look forward to working with Mr. Carr and the FCC and, on behalf of the Wireless Innovation Forum and its members, we congratulate Chairman Carr on this designation.”