Justice Department
FCC Blocks Seven Behind Fraud Scheme from E-Rate
The people were convicted of overcharging religious schools.
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.
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.
Earnings
Breezeline Down 5,000 Broadband Subscribers
Breezeline is the eighth largest cable operator in the U.S., with just under 1 million subscribers.
Funding
Digital Equity Grant Winners Not Notified of Official Pause
The awards, recommended under the Biden administration, are under budgetary review.
BEAD
Nevada Broadband Head Predicts BEAD Shovels in the Ground This Summer
The state's final proposal is still being reviewed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
NTIA
Senate Commerce Committee Advances Roth Nomination to NTIA
Her nomination will now go to the full Senate.
Funding
FCC Declines Requests to Alter Rural Broadband Subsidy
Providers had asked for several changes, including to how the agency determined the presence of unsubsidized competitors.
Defense Department
FCC to Vote on Revamping Satellite Rules, 37 GHz Framework
The agency's next meeting is on April 28.
