Public Safety
ISPs Helping Recovery from Deadly Hurricane Helene
With 21.7% of cell towers down in affected regions, emergency services struggle to respond in isolated areas
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.
5G Wireless
Gomez: ‘Without Auction Authority, We Are Losing Talent and Leadership’
Regulator pressed Congress to restore FCC's auction authority
prison
FCC’s New Prison Call Rate Caps Facing Court Threats
With rates set to plunge in November, a leading telecom player warns the new limits were unsustainable.
NTCA
Harris’ Proposed Corporate Tax Hike Could Alter ISPs’ BEAD Plans
Under current law, BEAD grants are taxable income at federal level.
SpaceX
Biden Signs Bill to Speed FCC Review of LEO Satellite Launches
Commercial launches are expected to double by 2028, with the FAA projecting up to 338 launches.
Broadband's Impact
FCC Chairwoman an ‘Optimist’ about AI Despite Ongoing Challenges
The FCC is working rapidly to catch up with AI’s fast evolution.
Ziply
Oregon Ballot Measure Targets Big ISPs, Others to Fund $1,600 Annual Payment to State Residents
Measure 118 intends to send cash to all Oregon residents, regardless of income.
Education
FCC Secures Court Procedural Win in E-Rate Legal Battle
The court case may be dead for now, but reconsideration petitions at the FCC live on.
Benton
FCC Lawyer Defends Digital Discrimination Rules Before Eighth Circuit
ISP Lawyer Says ‘Disparate Impact’ Standard Never Authorized by Congress
Chips
Biden to Sign Bill Easing Environmental Regs for Chip Manufacturing
House passed the bill Monday over strong objections of key Democrats
Communications Act
Some Educators Urge FCC to Go Beyond Wi-Fi Hotspots
LTE-enabled devices may be a more cost-effective solution for connecting students at-home.
Broadband's Impact
Law Professor: ISPs Shouldn’t Bear the Burden of User Copyright Violations
Telecom expert says Fourth Circuit erred in holding ISPs liable for user copyright infringement.
Defense Department
NextNav Fires Back at Critics of Its Spectrum Plan
The proposal has faced opposition from spectrum-sharing advocates and federal agencies.
Wireless
NCTA Backs 180-Day Automatic Mobile Device Unlocking
The proposal clashes with Rosenworcel's proposed 60-day unlocking plan.
Broadband's Impact
Senators Urge Tech Giants to Address Election Disinformation
Tech CEOs must submit plans by Oct. 1 to address AI election disinformation.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Data, Competition and Affordability Key to Expanding Broadband
Key recent developments include FCC fines on nine ISP, the annual 706 Report and a pending deadline for the FCC's broadband labels program.
