Satellite
SpaceX Still at Odds on Sharing Rules with SES, Viasat
Geostationary systems fear loosening rules on LEO providers would create interference.
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.
mergers
New York Approves Charter-Cox Deal
The cable companies are now waiting only on California’s review.
Spectrum
Wireless, Aviation Industries Still Disagree on Some Proposed Upper C-band Rules
The mobile carriers said proposed FAA rules were too restrictive.
Spectrum
Dish Continuing to Fight Tower Lawsuits
The company is looking to combine the seven federal cases it’s facing.
BEAD
Fiber Suppliers Say They Can Meet BEAD and AI Demand
Corning, Prysmian, and others said they made commitments to NTIA in February.
NTIA
U.S. Should Plan Early for WRC, Witnesses Say
The international spectrum management conference will focus on satellite issues.
Infrastructure
Larger Municipal Networks Outperforming on Upload Speeds: Ookla
The study found eight of 14 municipal operators posted faster upload speeds than competitors, and one posted faster download speeds.
USF
FCC, DOJ Defend USF to Fifth Circuit
Lawmakers are working on modernizing the fund.
Spectrum
U.S. Should Streamline Spectrum Allocation, Congressional Report Says
The U.S.-China Commission also said the U.S. should engage more with international standards-setting bodies.
BEAD
Some BEAD Winners Seeing Tight Fiber Market
ISPs have reported canceled or delayed orders.
permitting
Maryland ISP, State Agencies Spar Over FCC Preemption
The FCC is considering similar preemption issues in multiple rulemakings.
mergers
GFiber and Astound to Combine
Investment firm Stonepeak will be the majority owner, with Alphabet retaining a ‘significant minority’ stake.
USF
AT&T’s Wisconsin Bell Settles Whistleblower Case for $55 Million
The lawsuit was headed to trial later this year.
Spectrum
WIA Report: Dish Accounted for 5-7 Percent of All Tower Rental Revenue
An ally of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr wrote the agency in favor of the tower companies.
Satellite
Carr Not Receptive to Amazon’s Petition to Deny SpaceX Application
He posted on social media the company should focus on its own behind-schedule constellation.
NTIA
Monitoring, Enforcement Important as BEAD Gets Underway: Expert
Carol Mattey said states should include contractual provisions to claw back already paid funding in the event of nonperformance.
