Mobile
AT&T Wants Two Years to Comply with FCC’s Mobile Phone Unlocking Proposal
An FCC 60-day phone unlocking mandate would exceed agency authority, AT&T argued.
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.
Trump Vance Administration
Lawyer: Republican-Controlled FCC to Shift Telecom Landscape
Deregulation, M&A approvals, and tax policy changes set to reshape the industry under Trump.
Indiana
Comcast and Indiana Partner on $55 Million High-Speed Internet Expansion
ARPA funds and private investment to connect 10,000+ rural homes and businesses
Broadband Mapping and Data
WISPA Pushes Back on Calls for Symmetrical Gigabit Broadband Standard
Industry groups are urging FCC to reject long-term symmetrical speed goals.
Benton
Benton: Affordability Blocks FCC’s Connectivity Goals
Section 706 Report should recognize high internet costs keep millions offline, Benton said.
Public Safety
FCC’s Simington Raises GPS Security Concerns
Simington urged the FCC to address security risks tied to foreign GPS alternatives.
Energy and Commerce
Rep. Latta Eying Energy and Commerce Chair
The Ohio Republican currently heads communications and technology subcommittee.
5G Fund
Trade Group: Users Reject FCC Speed Test App over Privacy
Personal data requirements deter users from using FCC speed test app, CCA says
Broadband's Impact
Oregon Voters Say No to $1,600 Yearly Check
About 80% of voters rejected Universal Basic Income proposal funded by a new corporate tax.
Telehealth
Some D.C. Trade Groups Respond to Trump Victory
NRECA, WISPA, and others reveal priorities for Trump’s second term.
BEAD
N.D. Broadband Leader Sees ‘Business As Usual’ for BEAD Under Trump
State broadband official expects only incremental changes under the new administration.
Infrastructure
Altice USA Wants FCC to Address Utility Delays in Pole Attachments
Utilities have not complied with FCC rules requiring updated lists of approved third-party contractors for pole work, broadband ISP said.
Mobile
NTIA to FCC: Tighten 60-Day Mobile Phone Unlocking Plan
'We urge the FCC to explore ways to further reduce the wait wherever possible.'
Education
FCC Defends Bus Wi-Fi Before 5th Circuit
The court weighed whether a school bus can be considered a classroom under the E-Rate program’s guidelines.
Ziply
Ziply Fiber Selling to Bell Canada Parent in $5 Billion Deal
Ziply and Bell plan to accelerate fiber growth across both sides of the border.
Cox Communications
NTCA CEO Wants Stronger Copyright Protection for ISPs
Inconsistent court rulings force ISPs to make tough choices on user disconnections.
