permitting
Local Governments Push Back on House Broadband Permitting Bill
The American Broadband Deployment Act would impose shot clocks on local reviews.
Jake Neenan
Reporter Jake Neenan covers a range of broadband and telecom issues. He follows federal policymaking at the FCC and NTIA, spectrum allocation, infrastructure spending, and satellite connectivity.
Wireless
FCC’s Carr Concerned About Verizon-Contractor Commitments
Wireless Estimator reported some contractors said they weren’t seeing transparent pricing that the carrier agreed to.
USF
Lawmakers Aiming to Circulate Draft USF Framework This Summer
Meanwhile, the FCC is seeking comment on how it might improve USAC
BEAD
New Mexico Broadband Office Likely to Downsize After BEAD
Colorado and Texas officials said their broadband offices would focus on other programs with current staff.
BEAD
States Working on Finalizing BEAD Contracts, Beginning NEPA Reviews
Most states now have approval to sign grant agreements with ISPs under the program.
Spectrum
Funding Nearly Secured for 2.7 GHz Studies, NTIA Says
The agency is looking to open federal spectrum to commercial mobile use.
permitting
USTelecom Pushed for White House Environmental Review Guidance
The White House released new guidance on streamlining federal environmental reviews.
Cybersecurity
FCC Picks ioXt Alliance to Head Cyber Trust Mark Program
The previous selection, UL Solutions, withdrew after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr probed its connections to China.
enforcement
AT&T, Verizon Insist to Supreme Court FCC Fine Orders are Binding
The companies want a $100 million refund ‘at the very least.’ Oral arguments are scheduled for April 21.
Satellite
Amazon Leo to Launch ‘Mid-2026,’ CEO Says
The nascent Starlink competitor has fallen behind schedule on its satellite launches.
US Mobile
Prepaid MVNO Reveals Starlink Bundle Prices
US Mobile’s CEO first announced the plans Wednesday on Reddit.
mergers
California Hearings on Charter-Cox Deal Approaching
Evidentiary hearings are set for April 20-24 on the $34.5 billion deal.
Spectrum
FCC to Vote on Relaxing LEO Satellite Power Limits
SpaceX has asked for the change, which incumbent geostationary operators oppose.
Wireless
Prepaid Carrier Planning to Bundle Plans with Starlink Home Broadband
US Mobile CEO Ahmed Khattak said Starlink Mobile would be included ‘eventually.’
BEAD
Missouri Lawmakers Fear AI BIll Could Jeopardize Non-Deployment Funds: Report
States with ‘onerous’ AI laws are set to be ineligible for the funding – $900 million in Missouri’s case.
Wireless
Tower Company SBA Mulling Sale: Report
It’s the third largest public tower company in the U.S.
