BEAD
Would Trump Put BEAD on Hold? Unlikely, Experts Say
Some states are already fielding grant applications under the current rules.
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.
USF
Feds Ask Supreme Court to Preserve Universal Service Fund
FCC and Justice Department want the Fifth Circuit's July ruling, which found the $8-billion annual fund unconstitutional, overruled.
FCC
FCC Fines T-Mobile More Than $15 Million for Data Breaches
The company agreed to improve data security practices and invest another $15 million in the effort.
USF
More ISPs Say Midco Misclassification Cost Them Subsidy Support
They say Midco doesn't offer voice service in their areas.
USF
Address the 'Torpedoes in the Water' Against USF, Says Carr
The FCC's senior Republican said he worried SCOTUS would find arguments against the fund appealing.
FCC
FCC Opens More Airwaves for Satellite Broadband
Agency opened 17 GigaHertz for satellites, issued a fine against a deepfake political robocalls.
Pole Attachments
Wireless Industry Continues Push for Access to Light Poles
The FCC protects telecom provider access to utility poles.
Infrastructure
Cloudflare Launches DNS Partnership Program for ISP, Equipment Vendors
Providers would be able to use the company's DNS resolvers for free.
Education
Molaks Urge Fifth Circuit Not to Dismiss E-Rate Hotspot Case
The FCC moved to throw out the case, involving cyberbullying, earlier this month.
BEAD
Cox Sues to Block Rhode Island's BEAD Map
The company said it wasn't able to contest the state's claim that some of its subscribers were underserved.
Wireless
FCC Grants EchoStar Request for 5G Buildout Extension
The company agreed to provide a nationwide low-cost plan and other commitments.
Public Safety
NTIA Not Sold on NextNav Proposal for GPS Supplement
The agency proposed the FCC wait for field test results before a rulemaking.
Sixth Circuit
Net Neutrality Levels Pole Attachment Playing Field: INCOMPAS, CPUC
INCOMPAS said its members get worse pole deals without FCC support.
Open Access
Industry Officials Say More Middle Mile Funding is Needed
The $1 billion federal middle mile program received $7.5 billion in applications.
AI
Democratic Senators Urge FCC to Pass AI Political Ads Proposal
FCC Chief Jessica Rosenworcel touted the plan at a tech policy summit Wednesday.
enforcement
FCC Fines AT&T $13 Million for Data Breach Last Year
The company agreed to a more thorough screening of its vendors.
