Privacy
FCC Urges Judges Not to Follow Fifth Circuit in Striking Down Fines
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, previously critical of the penalties, defended them on Monday.
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.
BEAD
Louisiana BEAD Winners: Let the Program Move Forward
Two fiber providers said delays were causing financial strain.
Earnings
Comcast Down 199,000 Broadband Subs
The company said it was making an effort to address consumer frustration on pricing.
Privacy
Verizon, T-Mobile: Fifth Circuit Was Right to Strike Down AT&T Fine
Both carriers are fighting multi-million dollar fines of their own.
BEAD
States Moving Ahead With BEAD Processes
The Commerce Department issued a 90-day extension on final spending plans.
BEAD
NTIA Issues Blanket 90-Day Extension for BEAD Plans
The agency said in a policy notice states would need more time to implement forthcoming changes to the program.
mergers
FCC Asks Carriers for Info in UScellular Deal Review
T-Mobile struck a deal to buy most of the company for $4.4 billion.
Earnings
Verizon Says Buildouts Safe From Tariffs
The carrier posted its worst ever postpaid phone losses after price hikes.
mergers
T-Mobile: Joint Ventures Could Introduce Uncertainty
The carrier closed its acquisition of Lumos, and its bid to buy Metronet is still awaiting approval. Both are joint ventures.
Wireless
Charter, Former Executive End Lawsuit
Charter said the executive was no longer employed by Metronet.
Infrastructure
Dell’Oro: Fiber Build Likely Shielded from Tariffs
The group noted there has already been some onshoring in preparation for BEAD.
Privacy
Fifth Circuit Tosses $57 Million Fine Against AT&T
Judges said the agency's forfeiture process was invald under Jarkesy.
enforcement
FCC Blocks Seven Behind Fraud Scheme from E-Rate
The people were convicted of overcharging religious schools.
Satellite
AT&T Planning FirstNet Direct-to-Cell Tests This Year
The carrier and AST SpaceMobile got approval to run the test on the satellite privider's BlueBird units.
Wireless
Rural Wireless Carriers Oppose T-Mobile’s Purchase of UScellular
They argued USF-funded sites could be shut down.
Briefs
American Partnering with Viasat and Intelsat on In-flight Wi-Fi
United has a deal with Starlink, and Delta is partnered with Viasat and Hughes
