Rural
Rural Stakeholders Oppose AT&T Petitions that Threaten Universal Telephone Service
Coalition says FCC lacks authority to override California phone service obligations.
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.
FCC
Duke Energy Asks FCC to Stay AT&T Pole Rate Complaint Pending Arbitration
The utility says FCC should pause the complaint while parties privately dispute the issue.
BEAD
Questions Remain After NTIA’s Review of Billions in Broadband Grants, GAO Says
Watchdog says NTIA did not provide updated data or outcomes for awards flagged during Trump administration review.
Congress
House Republicans Question Future of Federal Broadband Programs
GAO tells lawmakers fewer broadband programs may be needed after BEAD
FCC
FCC Approves Upper C-Band Plan, Opening 160 MHz for Wireless Auction
The proceeding required extensive coordination with wireless carriers, satellite operators, broadcasters, and aviation stakeholders
Congress
House Committee Approves Package to Address Data Centers’ Growing Energy Demands
Bills aimed at modernizing the nation’s grid for AI data centers advance to the full House
FCC
FCC Opens Review of Universal Service Administration, Questions USAC’s Future
The agency questions USAC’s processes, expenses, governance structure and long-term role as the Universal Service Fund’s administrator.
USF
AT&T Loses Bid to Temporarily Halt California's Enforcement of COLR Obligations
A federal judge denied AT&T’s preliminary injunction request, but allowed advocates, local governments, and a telecom group to enter the case
FCC
Schools, Libraries Fight to Preserve E-Rate in Major Battle at FCC
Advocates urge stakeholders to contact lawmakers as the Republican-led agency considers changes to the $2.5 billion broadband subsidy.
Congress
Communications Subcommittee to Consider Bill Requiring National Broadband Strategy to Close the Digital Divide
Six bills before the panel would create new responsibilities for NTIA and the FCC.
FCC
FCC’s Digital Discrimination Rules Poised for a Narrower Rewrite
Any new rule issued under current FCC Chairman Brendan Car would likely be more limited in scope, panelists said
BEAD
Broad Coalition Urges NTIA to Make BEAD Network Performance Data Public
Labor and public interest groups concerned over LEO providers' ability to carry out their commitments.
FCC
FCC Bolsters World Cup Communications
The U.S. telecom regulator is securing communications networks supporting the year’s largest sporting event.
Satellite
Ookla: D2D Working in Venezuela After Double Earthquakes
Venezuela earthquakes provide clear case study that direct-to-device satellite can serve as a disaster communications backup.
Data Center
Pennsylvania Senate Advances Bill Allowing 18-Month Data Center Moratoriums
Lawmakers must weigh three competing state bills proposing bans ranging from 180 days to three years.
Infrastructure
States Tell FCC to Leave Pole Attachment Authority Intact
Utility regulators in Washington, Ohio, and Connecticut call FCC’s proposed recertification unnecessary.
