FCC
FCC Opens Comment Window on T-Mobile Purchase of Lumos
T-Mobile and EQT are planning to run the network on an open access basis, with T-Mobile an early tenant.
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.
Social Media
Supreme Court Sends Back Challenges to State Social Media Laws
Justices did not rule on the merits of the cases, but made clear they think the laws were unlikely to survive.
FCC
FCC Considering Rulemaking on Requiring Mobile Providers to Unlock Phones Within 60 Days
The agency will vote July 18 on whether to seek comment on the move.
DISH
Wireless Carriers Can Support 16 Million Fixed Wireless Customers, New Street Says
The four major providers will run out of fixed wireless capacity in 2029, the research firm predicted.
OTI
Consumer Advocacy Groups Want to Join FCC, Defend Net Neutrality in Court
The groups worry a future Republican FCC would be less interested in defending the rules.
Brett Kavanaugh
Supreme Court Rules with Biden Administration in Social Media Case
In a 6-3 decision, the majority found that the plaintiffs lacked standing.
Sixth Circuit
State Utility Commissions Looking to Defend Net Neutrality Rules
The rules take a narrow approach to preempting state laws.
Sixth Circuit
Chamber of Commerce Joins ISPs in Pushing Sixth Circuit to Hear Net Neutrality Case
The FCC wants the case moved to the D.C. Circuit, which has previously ruled in the agency's favor on net neutrality.
ARPA
Arkansas Broadband Office on Lessons Learned Ahead of BEAD
The office has found a 'Goldilocks' solution for project areas and reimbursements, its deputy director said Tuesday.
NTCA
NTCA CEO Dings Cable for RDOF Defaults
Charter and Altice have been handing locations back to the FCC.
Justice Department
DOJ and FCC Defend Digital Discrimination Rules to Eighth Circuit
Industry groups sued to block the rules in February. Oral arguments are set for late September.
FCC
Louisiana State Watchdog Wants More RDOF Oversight
It's "unclear whether all RDOF providers will meet the service milestones set by the FCC," the state's legislative auditor wrote.
FCC
Supreme Court will Review E-Rate False Claims Act Case
An AT&T subsidiary argues it should not be subject to higher penalties for false remibursement claims.
Defense Department
Expanded CBRS Service Areas Expected End-of-Summer
The FCC is circulating a proposal on more changes to the Citizens Broadband Radio Service.
Defense Department
Senate Commerce Panel Postpones Markup of ACP Bill for a Fourth Time
The Democratic committee chair secured backing from the Defense Department, but committee Republicans still opposed the measure.
Digital Inclusion
NTIA Survey Finds 13 Million More Internet Users Since 2021
Poor and nonwhite households are still less able to get online, the report said.
