Expert Opinion
Dave Wechsler: The Case Against Defunding Terrestrial Broadband
Satellite has brought availability to remote regions. But availability is not infrastructure.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Spectrum
EchoStar Holding off on $138 Million Interest Payment, Waiting on AT&T Spectrum Proceeds
DOJ is also looking to remove its requirement that EchoStar operate a mobile network, a remnant of the T-Mobile-Sprint merger.
Broadband Infrastructure
AT&T Asks FCC to Approve California Copper Retirement
The company is seeking federal approval to discontinue legacy voice service and preempt state rules blocking the transition.
USF
Universal Service Fund Contribution Factor Projected to Reach Record 42.3%
Analyst argues broadband providers should contribute, as shrinking telecom revenues push the surcharge toward record levels.
Satellite
FCC Grants Amazon Leo Deadline Waiver
The company’s final deployment deadline in July 2029 is still in place.
Funding
FCC E-Rate Inquiry to Ask About Reducing Funding, Expanding School Internet Filters
The agency’s proposal on local permitting shot clocks would ask about extending them to 'commingled' telecom and broadband infrastructure.
California
California Senate Urged to Reject Amendment Stripping State Regulator’s Telecom Authority
ACA 9 would make the the state's top broadband regulator more susceptible to industry capture, group warns.
Spectrum
After Day Three, AWS-3 Re-Auction Bids Total $95 Million
If the auction brings in less than $2.9 billion, EchoStar is on the hook for the shortfall
USF
Experts at Free State Event Warn Against Expanded Federal Role in Broadband, Media Regulation
Speakers at the foundation’s 20th anniversary luncheon criticized the Universal Service Fund and questioned the FCC’s broadcast public-interest standard.
Public Safety
Some Lawmakers Wary Of NextNav Proposal
Other witnesses promoted GPS backups using alternative satellites options or TV broadcasting infrastructure.
FCC
FCC's Trusty: Infrastructure Vandalism Is a National Security Crisis
After 16,000 attacks, and 10 million customers cut off, Congress still hasn't acted.
Digital Inclusion
Trade Groups Push FCC to Keep Lifeline Verification With USAC
NTCA, NRECA say new identity-check and Social Security number collection duties should not be shifted to individual carriers.
Funding
Pennsylvania Man Faces Up to 40 Years for Defrauding Internet Subsidy Program
The defendant admitted to submitting false customer addresses to receive higher subsidies intended for tribal residents.
enforcement
Supreme Court Upholds FCC Fine Powers
The court sided 8-1 with the agency against AT&T and Verizon.
Expert Opinion
Dana Goward: Why the FCC Must Reject Ligado’s Latest Plan
Bigger threat, this time from space, the author writes
FCC
Telecom Industry Opposes FCC Proposal to Onshore Call Centers
Industry, labor, and business groups urge FCC to reject the proposal.
