BEAD
BEAD Participants Could Face Tough Finances: Moffett
NTIA has been adamant that it’s preventing defaults
Jake Neenan
Reporter Jake Neenan, who covers broadband infrastructure and broadband funding, is a recent graduate of the Columbia Journalism School. Previously he reported on state prison conditions in New York.
Privacy
Sixth Circuit to Rehear Case on FCC Data Breach Rules Case
Telecom industry groups and Republican lawmakers said the court’s previous decision made it harder for Congress to nullify disfavored rules
Spectrum
Lawmakers Want FCC, NTIA to Protect Wi-Fi at WRC
House members expect China to try to ‘undermine continued international support for unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band’
Spectrum
NTIA Clears Remaining 4.4 GigaHertz Study Plans
Rysavy Research argued the 4.4 GHz band was a good choice for 6G technology.
Wireless
FCC: Only Former Business Partners Can Draw on Dish Trust
The order comes two weeks after infrastructure companies said they were concerned Dish’s bankruptcy might drain the $2.4 billion fund
NTIA
U.S. Officials Want Allied Control Over 6G
Chinese firms took international market share in 5G gear
Spectrum
Qualcomm Still Pushing for Sidelink Rulemaking
The company wants to make public safety gear with government spectrum that NTIA is eyeing for mobile use
Wireless
AT&T: More Than Half of Residential Fixed Wireless Subs Take a Mobile Line
The company is looking to sell more of those bundled plans
Infrastructure
Verizon Fiber Expanding as Bain, Tillman Invest $1.5 Billion in Eaton
Analysts expect more deals ahead for Verizon
Earnings
Shentel Adds Record 6,200 Fiber Subs
Rural competition from Starlink has let up for now, the company said
Spectrum
EchoStar, AT&T Close $23 Billion Spectrum Sale
The Wall Street Journal reported another EchoStar subsidiary was nearing bankruptcy
enforcement
CTIA Wants Supreme Court to Again Review Decisions Upholding Carrier Fines
The rulings expanded FCC data privacy rules and made it easier for the agency to issue huge fines, the group said
Spectrum
Airline Rebates Could Reach $5.7 Billion After Upper C-Band Auction
Satellite companies could get an extra $6.3 billion for clearing the band quickly
enforcement
FCC to Migrate Subs Off Major Lifeline Provider
The agency said IM Telecom enrolled subscribers without their consent and violated non-usage rules
Satellite
SpaceX Logs Thirteenth Starship Launch, First Starlink V3 Test
MoffettNathanson analysts don’t expect the rocket to reach reusability this year
Satellite
Amazon Looking to Launch 5,100 Satellites for Direct-to-Device
The service would be supported by exclusive spectrum acquired from Globalstar
