Spectrum
Roth: NTIA Wants ‘Outcome-Driven’ Non-Deployment Spending
House Democrats want a briefing 'immediately' on the issue.
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
Verizon Closes Starry Acquisition
New Street foresees a deceleration in fixed wireless growth.
Spectrum
Licensed, Unlicensed Interests Still at Odds on Key Band Ahead of WRC
They disagree on whether the U.S. should advocate for mobile use in the 7 GHz band.
Spectrum
Federal Circuit Sends Spectrum Property Rights Case Back for More Briefing
Judges felt more information was needed to rule confidently on the issue.
Spectrum
Sens. Luján, Fischer: No Higher Power for Shared Band
Some CBRS users fear interference if the FCC raises power limits.
BEAD
NTIA Needs More Time to Issue Guidance on Non-Deployment Funding, State AI Laws
Agency guidance on the issue was expected March 11.
Infrastructure
FCC’s March Agenda: Copper Retirement, Call Center Onshoring
The agency’s next open meeting is set for March 26, 2026
Satellite
Wireless Carriers Not Worried About Competition from SpaceX
The satellite company sent leaders to MWC this week to tease plans for its Starlink Mobile service.
cable
Charter, Comcast Focused on Customer Service, Savings to Win Customers Back
Optimum also introduced low-priced plans at $25 per month for five years.
BEAD
More Ideas for Use of BEAD Non-deployment Funding
NTIA has been taking input on how to allow states to spend the roughly $21 billion in remaining program funds.
Spectrum
NTIA Officially Taps 5 Megahertz of NOAA Spectrum for Wireless Use.
The agency is also studying the band for direct-to-device satellite service.
Satellite
Iridium Opposed to Ligado-AST SpaceMobile Deal
The incumbent fears interference from planned direct-to-cell service.
Cybersecurity
NTIA not Sold on New Licensing for Subsea Cable Terminals
The Department of Homeland Security disagreed, saying it supported the FCC’s proposed licensing regime.
Satellite
FCC Seeking Comment on U.S. Firms’ Access to Foreign Satellite Markets
The agency argued draft European regulations would be barriers to American companies.
Wireless
Fixed Wireless a Part of Convergence Plans
‘Convergence can be either fixed wireless or fiber,’ Verizon CEO Dan Schulman said.
Earnings
EchoStar Down 9,000 Mobile Subs
CEO Ergen said company had settled ‘hundreds’ of contract disputes.
