FCC Extends Public Input Period on AT&T’s Petitions to Shed California Landline Obligations

Comments filed to date have pushed back against AT&T’s bid to reduce its voice service obligations.

FCC Allows Imports of Chinese Toy Drones

The latest decision further eases import restrictions

Nearly Half of Rip and Replace Projects Done, FCC Tells Congress

The agency granted deadline extensions to most providers that had not yet finished work

Grain Management to Combine Ritter, Great Plains Into 20-State Fiber Platform

The pending deal would create Rightfiber and expand Grain’s regional fiber reach

NTIA Announces $790 Million in Tribal Broadband Funding

The agency said last year it was working on changes to the programs to cut red tape

Xfinity Launches Same-Day Delivery for Internet Equipment

More than 700 retail locations will support customers getting connected the same day they enroll.

AT&T Names Jennifer Biry as Incoming CFO

Pascal Desroches to step down after leading AT&T’s finance division for more than five years.

Verizon Unveils New Mobile, Converged Plans

Like AT&T’s Build-A-Plan, Verizon Simplicity appeared targeted at customers with one or two lines

Broadcasters Want Non-GSO Satellite Operators (Meaning SpaceX) to Shoulder More FCC Fees

The National Association of Broadcasters says proposed earth station fees would burden fixed satellite facilities

SpaceX Final IPO Tally Shifts Upward to $85.7 Billion

Underwriters purchased an additional 83 million shares

Verizon Relying on Dr. Evil to Breed Consumer Loyalty to New Pricing Plans

Verizon is scrapping activation and upgrade fees as part of a broad push to simplify its offerings and redefine its relationship with customers

Todd Schlekeway: Broadband's Biggest Obstacle Is the Permit Counter

A Minnesota block lost its fiber over a $90,000 permit bill. The FCC can fix that.