Charter
Rip and Replace Bill, NTIA Head on 6G, Charter’s New Promotion
The FCC has said there is a $3 billion shortfall in funding to replace security threat equipment.
Ahmad Hathout
Managing Editor Ahmad Hathout has spent the last half-decade reporting on the Canadian telecommunications and media industries for leading publications. He started the scoop-driven news site downup.io
FCC
FCC Votes for Foreign Telecom Ownership Reporting, Emergency Alert Flexibility
Thursday’s vote requires a one-time foreign ownership reporting requirement.
Defense
FCC Urges Lawmakers to Extend Spectrum Auction Authority
The FCC’s spectrum auction authority expired in March.
usda
Community Broadband Bill, USDA Technical Assistance Funding, Brian Vo on Public Knowledge Board
Bill by Rep. Anna Eshoo and Sen. Cory Booker would preempt state laws prohibiting municipal broadband projects using public funds.
Charter
Telecoms Urge FCC to Address Pole Replacement Costs Before BEAD Funding Delivered
The FCC approved a comment period to address the issue over a year ago.
FCC
Rosenworcel in Boston, Viasat’s New President, Omni Fiber’s Ohio Investment
The FCC continues its push to get more Americans on the Affordable Connectivity Program.
FCC
Ajit Pai Investment Firm Concerned About FCC’s Foreign Reporting Threshold Proposal
The FCC is proposed reducing the threshold for disclosing ownership stake in companies.
FCC
SI Wireless Complains of Rip and Replace Payment Delay
The company said it has received just $360,000 out of the $16 million requested.
FCC
Anchor Associations Asking for Deadline Extension on Emergency Connectivity Fund Deployment
Associations say delays in getting fund approval and services/equipment means not getting full use of the program.
FCC
Charter Suggests Network Authentication Layer for Equipment Certification
The telecom said manufacturers are in the best position to ensure security.
Fabric
Altice Disputing Locations New York Claims is Underserved in FCC Broadband Map
New York filed 31,000 location challenges against the FCC’s mapping data.
USF
Bill Would Require FCC to Make Rules on Expanding Funding Base of Universal Service Fund
The bill requires the FCC to study and reform the contribution base of the Universal Service Fund.
Chips
‘The Sound of Made in America’: Fiber Makers Increase Production Ahead of Delivery of Billions in Federal Funds
Commerce Secretary Raimondo made stops at fiber manufacturing facilities in North Carolina.
BEAD
Order on Spyware, WISPA Adds VP of Government Affairs, Michael Baker Hosts Webinars
An executive order bans the federal government from using spyware deployed for human rights abuses.
FCC
Sen. Mark Warner Says He’ll Push to Make ‘Rip and Replace’ Funding a Priority
$1.5B Innovation Fund money must focus on O-Ran, senator says.
Fifth Circuit
Appeals Court Denies Petition Challenging FCC Administration of Universal Service Fund
The matter is also in front of the 6th and 11th Circuit courts.
