Major U.S. phone companies are rolling out 5G — or fifth generation technology — throughout the country. 5G uses more transmitters and higher frequency waves than 4G to deliver faster wireless speeds. A group of citizens in Blaine County is asking elected officials there to prohibit the deployment of 5G in the area.
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Jean Kiddo, Chair of the FCC's incentive Auction Task Force, discusses changes to over-the-air TV signals with Idaho Matters on Thursday, December 6, 2018.
The Federal Communications Commission is re-aligning over-the-air TV signals to make room for more broadband services. Idaho Matters discusses this with an FCC official.