Spectrum
Demand Picked Up This Week in AWS-3 Re-Auction
Analysts say proceeds clearing $2.9 billion is looking more and more likely.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Pole Attachments
FCC Taking a Look at State Pole Attachment Laws
An inquiry asked how the agency could make state rules ‘more transparent and effective’
permitting
Conference of Mayors Urges Congress to Reject American Broadband Deployment Act
Resolution warns that the legislation would limit local oversight of broadband deployment and public rights-of-way.
FCC
FCC Expands Foreign Adversary Reporting Requirements
Former enforcement chief says the rule marks another step in the agency's national-security role.
Rip and Replace
FCC Grants Four More Rip and Replace Extensions
The agency gave 26 participants more time last month.
FCC
FCC Moves to Strip Chinese Lab of Telecom Equipment Vetting Power
SLG-CPC conceded that it had submitted falsified reports on telecommunications equipment.
Cybersecurity
FCC Grants Cable’s Router Ban Waiver
NCTA said its suppliers would be hit by severe supply shortages if they couldn’t swap out components in already approved router designs.
Mobile
Ookla Executive Says FCC App Doesn’t Account for Indoor Coverage Gaps
The ‘vast majority’ of 911 calls are placed indoors, said VP of Government Affairs Bryan Darr.
Expert Opinion
Dave Wechsler: The Case Against Defunding Terrestrial Broadband
Satellite has brought availability to remote regions. But availability is not infrastructure.
Spectrum
EchoStar Holding off on $138 Million Interest Payment, Waiting on AT&T Spectrum Proceeds
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
