Satellite
SpaceX Unlikely to Buy Carrier, Build Macro Network: Analyst
The satellite company’s executives have said they expected to eat into mobile carriers’ market share
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.
Wireless
EchoStar Says Subsidiaries Should be Able to Draw on FCC Trust
Dish Wireless and Dish DBS are planning to split their bankruptcy cases as Dish Wireless’s drags
Congress
House Subcommittee Advances Broadband Bills
Lawmakers are still working with stakeholders and the FCC to refine a bill on streamlining satellite licensing
Broadband Mapping and Data
GAO Wants Easier Coverage Challenges at FCC, More Detail on Long-term BEAD Monitoring
USDA officials said a $4.6 billion telecom loan program was largely unallocated, but they expected more interest as grant funding dried up
Wireless
FCC Taking Comment on Verizon-Carolina West Deal as Rural Carrier Plans to Shutter Service
Carolina West is planning to shut down Sept. 30, though opposition is due Oct. 8
People
Charter CFO Jessica Fischer to Step Down Oct. 15
After nearly a decade with Charter, Fischer is leaving for an AI joint venture between Google and Blackstone
Congress
House Commerce Panel to Markup Six Telecom Bills
Bills include the PLAN for Broadband Act and SAT Streamlining Act
Wireless
Optimum Hoping to Improve Mobile Service With Expanded T-Mobile Deal
The deal will allow Optimum to offer connectivity for wearables, better roaming, and business plans
Fiber
AT&T Sues Charter for 'Fiber-Powered Internet' Ads
The carrier is also alleging false advertising in a lawsuit against T-Mobile
Funding
SpaceX Still Pushing to Slash High Cost Fund
The satellite company recovered its Starship rocket after a July test flight, and is looking to acquire some extra spectrum
BEAD
With all BEAD Plans Approved, States and Territories Set to Spend $18.2 Billion on Deployment
The program’s 3.79 million locations are set to 63 percent fiber and 22 percent satellite, based on NTIA-approved plans
Spectrum
Advocates Want Tribal Licensing Window in Future Auctions
The FCC declined to set on for its upper C-band auction next year
Pole Attachments
Appalachian Power Fires Back at Comcast
The companies are in a long-running dispute over pole replacement costs in Virginia
Satellite
Louisiana Excited by $100 Billion SpaceX Launch Facility, Local Starlink Discounts
The state said SpaceX’s BEAD locations were unchanged
Broadband Mapping and Data
Fixed Wireless Faster in Urban Areas: Ookla
T-Mobile posted the fastest fixed wireless speeds of the three national carriers
Spectrum
Carriers, Aviation at Odds on WRC Positions
Aviation stakeholders fear interference from expanded mobile use
