FTC Click-to-Cancel Rules to Take Effect Jan. 14, 2025

Some groups think the rules are arbitrary.

Trump and Musk Solidify Their Bond with Texas Trip for Rocket Launch

The trip to Texas for the rocket launch was just Trump's third time outside Florida since the election

Telecom Industry Summit Puts Focus on Harms from Copper Theft

Surge in network vandalism and theft prompt industry push for tougher laws protecting communications infrastructure.

Budget Watchdog Pushes Back on FCC Unlocking Proposal

Citizens Against Government Waste says unlocking requirements would be an unnecessary overreach

Trump Picks Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary

The investment firm CEO hasn't been vocal on telecom issues.

Broadband Executives Address Digital Divide

Some regions facing larger connectivity barriers than others

Texas Approval Turns Big Corner for BEAD

NTIA has approved every state and territory plan for implementing the $42.5 billion program.

RiverStreet Seeks FCC Help Because of Competing Broadband Deployments

RiverStreet aims to sidestep RDOF penalties after Cox deployment overlaps in Virginia.

Mercury Broadband Defaults on More RDOF Locations

Missouri-based ISP defaulted on 160 Census Block Groups in Michigan.

California Announces Another $207 Million In Last Mile Broadband Grants

Included is $25 million to help the City Of Huntington Park provide free Wi-Fi for all city residents.

Consumer Groups Upset About a Chairman Brendan Carr

Groups say Carr lacks authority to change Section 230, hasn't pushed back against Trump's threats on broadcast licenses.

Senators Demand Probe into Musk’s Russia Phone Calls

This isn’t the first time Musk’s actions have raised concerns about SpaceX's alignment with U.S. interests.