enforcement
Supreme Court Appears Open to FCC Fine Orders Being Nonbinding
That would preserve the agency's fine powers, but reduce the force of its forfeiture orders.
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.
Public Safety
House Passes FirstNet Reauthorization Bill
The Senate will now have to take up the issue.
Spectrum
Company Wants FCC to Reallocate TV Spectrum for Mobile
Landover wants to manage reallocation of 554-608 MHz in exchange for a cut of the proceeds.
Satellite
AST to De-Orbit Satellite After Failed Launch
The Orlando Sentinel first reported the FAA grounded the Blue Origin rocket used pending an investigation.
FCC
House Subcommittee Would Provide FCC Less Money Than Requested for 2027
The full House Appropriations Committee is set to consider the bill this week.
Spectrum
NextNav Cleared for More Coexistence Tests
Stakeholders think the FCC is nearing a notice of proposed rulemaking related to PNT systems.
USF
Education Groups Opposed to E-Rate Bidding Portal
FCC insists it’s necessary to prevent fraud.
permitting
Local Governments Push Back on House Broadband Permitting Bill
The American Broadband Deployment Act would impose shot clocks on local reviews.
Wireless
FCC’s Carr Concerned About Verizon-Contractor Commitments
Wireless Estimator reported some contractors said they weren’t seeing transparent pricing that the carrier agreed to.
USF
Lawmakers Aiming to Circulate Draft USF Framework This Summer
Meanwhile, the FCC is seeking comment on how it might improve USAC
BEAD
New Mexico Broadband Office Likely to Downsize After BEAD
Colorado and Texas officials said their broadband offices would focus on other programs with current staff.
BEAD
States Working on Finalizing BEAD Contracts, Beginning NEPA Reviews
Most states now have approval to sign grant agreements with ISPs under the program.
Spectrum
Funding Nearly Secured for 2.7 GHz Studies, NTIA Says
The agency is looking to open federal spectrum to commercial mobile use.
permitting
USTelecom Pushed for White House Environmental Review Guidance
Cybersecurity
FCC Picks ioXt Alliance to Head Cyber Trust Mark Program
The previous selection, UL Solutions, withdrew after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr probed its connections to China.
enforcement
AT&T, Verizon Insist to Supreme Court FCC Fine Orders are Binding
The companies want a $100 million refund ‘at the very least.’ Oral arguments are scheduled for April 21.
