FCC
FCC Repeals 98 Antiquated Rules and Regulations
Next iteration of ‘Delete’ initiative targets outdated broadcast policies
Jericho Casper
Assistant Editor Jericho Casper graduated from University of Virginia studying telecommunications policy. She previously served as a research assistant examining state laws that restrict local governments from owning or operating broadband networks.
Satellite
FCC Adopts New Satellite Licensing Reforms
SpaceX, Kuiper pushed for more flexibility; CTIA warned of 5G interference risks
BEAD
Vermont Receives BEAD Bids for Every Underserved Address in the State
All unserved and underserved locations received bids for service, VCBB reports.
Infrastructure
FCC to Narrow Environmental and Historic Reviews of Wireless Build
Certain small cells, towers, and rural 5G builds may soon bypass NEPA and historic site reviews
Funding
Mission Telecom Pledges $20M in Grants for Grassroots Movements, Telecom Justice
50-plus grantees receive funding to strengthen democracy, voter engagement, and more
Digital Inclusion
Groups Challenge FCC's Bureau-Level Order Suspending Prison Phone Rate Cap
The groups argue that the bureau's order delaying compliance to 2027 violates federal law.
Free Speech
FCC Chair Hit With Legal Ethics Complaint Over Alleged Abuse of Office
Watchdog calls for disbarment over Carr’s role in Paramount’s settlement with Trump
Digital Inclusion
New Jersey Lawmakers Urge Restoration of Digital Equity Funding
Call for reversal of Trump-era cuts as 22-state lawsuit challenges legal basis
Broadband Mapping and Data
Analysis: LEO Bids Average $886 Per Location in Tennessee BEAD Round
Fixed wireless requested $1,289 per location, fiber averaged $4,903
Commerce Justice Science and Related Agencies subcommittee
House Committee Delays Markup of FY26 NTIA Bill
Releases draft report outlining new BEAD policy directives
SpaceX
Amazon and SpaceX Undercut Competition in Tennessee BEAD Bidding
Average LEO bids were $228K, a fraction of the $2.7M requested by fiber providers, on average.
Broadband Mapping and Data
States Report Few Valid Challenges Under BEAD’s Mapping Update
Fears of massive eligibility losses did not materialize
FCC
Groups Oppose FCC Plan to Let Bureaus Eliminate Rules
Proposal tied to Carr’s 'Delete' initiative expected at July 24 meeting
FCC
FCC: Supreme Court Decision Puts Brakes on School Bus Wi-Fi Suit
In NRC v. Texas, High Court narrowed who can challenge federal agency decisions in court
Wireless
Wireless Industry Celebrates Spectrum Victory as Congress Sends ‘Big’ Budget Bill to Trump
Wireless industry celebrates tax incentives, others celebrate expanded R&D credits.
Congress
House Republicans Struggle to Pass Budget Bill as Democrats Seek to Flip Key Votes
Major changes involving spectrum escape scrutiny as debates rage over healthcare and tax cuts
