permitting
Senate Unveils Permitting Package
USTelecom said the bill ‘can help clear the path’ to broadband permitting reform
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.
FCC
FCC Rolls Back Environmental Reviews to Speed Wireless Deployments
The agency also voted to make more spectrum available for satellite broadband
enforcement
FCC to Supreme Court: Don't Review Location Data Fines Again
After justices upheld the agency's fine powers, T-Mobile still wanted its penalties thrown out
Bankruptcy
Creditors Sue Optimum, Allege Fraudulent Schemes to Address Billions in Debt
The cable operator owes more than $21 billion, with $6 billion coming due next year
Fiber
FCC Needs More Time to Look at Verizon Copper Retirement
Local governments and others had raised concerns about the availability of replacement services
Fiber
AT&T, Corning Reach $3 Billion Fiber Deal
Verizon signed a similar deal with the manufacturer earlier this month
BEAD
Washington Signs Seven BEAD Grants
A Colorado ISP also disputed the state’s claim that it misused grant funds
USF
Low-Cost Bank Loans Could Help Advance Universal Service, Broadband Investor Says
CWA also wants USF contributions to include broadband, enterprise connectivity, and cloud service review
Congress
Time for New Telecom Act, Panelists Say
A new framework should account for technological evolution, experts said at a Benton event
Cybersecurity
Guthrie, Pallone Introduce Bill to Increase Oversight of FCC Covered List
The agency recently granted extensions to participants in its Rip and Replace program
enforcement
FCC Not Interested in $57 Million Refund for AT&T
The carriers are trying to recoup $200 million in fines after a June Supreme Court ruling
California
California AG Bonta Asks Judge to Toss AT&T Copper Retirement Suit
The carrier says less restrictive FCC rules preempt the state’s regulations
BEAD
Trump Administration's BEAD Overhaul Aided SpaceX: Levin
Delaying funding allowed the company more time to scoop up rural subscribers, he said
mergers
Cable One Borrows $700 Million to ‘Preserve Financial Flexibility’
The company is hoping to close its acquisition of Mega Broadband Investments by Oct. 1
permitting
Industry, Local Governments Still Disagree Strongly on Permitting
FCC received comments on its proposal to set shot clocks and fee limits for wireline projects
Satellite
Rocket Lab Aiming for Enterprise, Defense Services with Iridium Acquisition
Comments are due to the FCC on the deal Oct. 15
