Senators Press FCC Chair for First Time Since Kimmel Controversy

Senators confront Carr on broadcast influence, consolidation, and FCC independence

12 Days of Broadband Covered Spectrum, AI Infrastructure, BEAD and Affordability

Leaders from the Vernonburg Group, Ookla, NextNav and Broadband Breakfast discussed linkages between spectrum, AI, BEAD and affordability.

Fiber Broadband Association Says 11.8 Million New Fiber Passings in 2025

In a separate study, Ookla found median fixed wireless speeds from the mobile carriers decreased in 2025.

After Losing Restraining Order Fight, T-Mobile Expands Online Switching Tool

AT&T had asked a judge to block a beta version of the tool that asked prospective customers to log into their accounts with other carriers.

Bipartisan Senators Want to Keep Non-Deployment Funds

Six GOP Senators signed on to a Tuesday letter to the NTIA.

Sen. Warren Targets Nexstar-TEGNA as 'Presumptively Illegal' in Violating FCC's 39% Cap

In their letter to the FCC and Justice Department, Several Capitol Hill Democrats Addressed None of the Issues Driving the Merger, Such as the Need to Gain Scale to Battle Big Tech and Big Media

FCC Told to Deny or Condition EchoStar Waivers Tied to SpaceX Spectrum Transfer

Petitioners warn waivers may undermine terrestrial buildout requirements and strand spectrum

California Public Utilities Judge Seeks Diversity Goals in Verizon Merger

An administrative judge at the CPUC recommended approval, but only with extra DEI requirements.

House Lawmakers Push for Upgraded 911 Networks

Bills propose federal grants for next-gen 911, enhanced satellite alerts, and improved FCC reporting

Universal Service Fund Contribution Factor Projected at 37.6% in 2026

Believe it or not, that 37.6 percent is down from the current 38.1 percent.

Budget Law’s Spectrum Auction Mandate Raises Stakes for Wi-Fi, CBRS

The legislation would task the NTIA with finding about 500 megahertz and the FCC with finding another 300 megahertz for auction.

America Loses Dish, a National Wireless Carrier, in 2025

Is the EchoStar saga a success story for spectrum entrepreneurship, or cautionary tale about consolidation in wireless?