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.
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.
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.
Justice Department
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.
SpaceX
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
Spectrum
Tribes, Industry Still Disagree on Auction Priority Window
The FCC is considering boosting Tribal spectrum access as part of an upcoming auction.
Rip and Replace
Rip and Replace Funding Available, FCC Says
The agency was authorized to borrow $3 billion from the Treasury to cover the shortfall.
BEAD
WISPA CEO: BEAD Maps Still Imperfect
David Zumwalt said the group wants a chance to dispute some challenge process results.
BEAD
Senators From Both Parties Press Roth on BEAD Changes
The nominee to head the NTIA said she would consult with stakeholders if a per-location spending cap came up.
Broadband's Impact
Trade Groups Ask FCC to Loosen Engineer Certification, Broadband Label Rules
The agency had requested input on rules it could consider repealing.
Satellite
Reverse SpaceX Direct-to-Cell Power Level Waiver: EchoStar
The FCC allowed SpaceX to user higher power under its deal with T-Mobile.
