Here are some other stories we're following today:
> Reducing current timelines for 5G wireless infrastructure deployments by 12 months would unleash an additional $100 billion to the U.S. economy, according to a new report commissioned by CTIA. Release
> Loon announced its first commercial agreement: working with Telkom Kenya to provide internet service to parts of central Kenya. Wired article
> Ericsson continues to look at the IoT opportunity. MWL article
> President Trump took issue with the European Commission’s massive fine against Google over Android. Reuters article
> The Justice Department urged a federal court to expedite its appeal of AT&T’s purchase of Time Warner. Reuters article
> The WISPA is working to urge the government to release more spectrum for wireless internet service providers. Telecompetitor article
> Qualcomm said it was dismayed that the European Union will continue an investigation into its pricing practices. Reuters article
> Google now has roughly 100 engineers dedicated to “Fuchsia,” reportedly the company’s replacement to Android that will power everything from phones to laptops to IoT devices. Bloomberg article
> Intel is beefing up its portfolio of chips with the purchase of eASIC. RCR Wireless article
> IEEE 802.11 is working on the successor to 802.11ax. Post
> DARPA announced a new program called SHRIMP: SHort-Range Independent Microrobotic Platforms. IEEE Spectrum article