Democracy
Is the FCC an Independent Agency? Legal Experts Say Yes
Experts dispute FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's denial of agency independence
FCC Chairman Carr Was Ready for Senate Democrats' Partisan Gong Show Led by Markey
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) joined the pile on by releasing a communications pricing report filled with partisan half-truths and bogus statistical inferences blaming Carr for fueling inflation
New BEAD Rules Subject to Congressional Review, GAO Finds
Congress should have received a report before the rules were issued, the watchdog said.
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
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.
