Policyband
Carr Defends FCC Role in Kimmel Case, Points to Democrats in Past Censorship Efforts
Carr said Democrats had misrepresented the facts and accused them of engaging in censorship themselves.
Ted Hearn
Ted Hearn is Contributing Editor for Broadband Breakfast. He is also Editor and Publisher of Policyband, a new website dedicated to comprehensive coverage of the broadband communications market.
Policyband
Does South Carolina Need a Dime from the BEAD Program?
Under Biden’s plan enunciated in June 2023, South Carolina was slated to receive $551 million for BEAD. The state won’t need about 93% of that
Policyband
Trump Backs ‘Outstanding’ Carr Amid Left's Outcry over Demise of Jimmy Kimmel
'I think Brendan Carr is outstanding. He’s a patriot. He loves our country, and he’s a tough guy,' President Trump said.
Policyband
Irate Carr Forces ABC to Drop Kimmel after ‘Sick’ Comments about Charlie Kirk's Shooter
Kimmel got sideways with Carr after depicting Kirk’s assassin as a MAGA loyalist.
Policyband
Analysts Tell Congress to Go Big, Write a New Telecom Law
New York Law School analysts said the aging Communications Act has left the FCC unable to act on major issues without explicit congressional authorization.
Policyband
Sen. Capito Wants NTIA to Restore West Virginia's Full $1.2 Billion in BEAD Funding
'I hope we get our $1.2 billion. I’m going to hold the Trump administration’s feet to the fire that this is what we’ve been promised, this is what we should get'
FCC
Exclusive Interview with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
On restoring U.S leadership in wireless, the C band auction that we have to conduct within the next two years is probably one of the top priorities inside the building, Carr said.
Policyband
Starlink Slashes U.S. Prices in New Offer Across Several Rural States
SpaceX has sharply cut prices of its Starlink satellite Internet service in parts of the U.S., offering its hardware kit for $89 − the lowest price to date.
Policyband
Newsom Sent Bill Allowing California Renters to Opt Out of Bulk Billing Internet Plans
The legislation would give renters new rights over Internet service charges tied to their leases starting in 2026.
Policyband
West Virginia on Same BEAD Page with White House, Lutnick
West Virginia's plan would connect 73,701 locations, down about 40,000, with some saying 100,000 West Virginians would not benefit under BEAD.
Expert Opinion
Ted Hearn: Check Please – Louisiana Wants to Raid Lutnick’s $13 Billion BEAD Piggy Bank
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said Monday he has directed staff to conclude an investigation into EchoStar’s compliance with federal spectrum license obligations.
Policyband
OAN Joins Newsmax in Voicing Opposition to Nexstar-TEGNA
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said Monday the agency will vote this month to launch its legally required review of broadcast ownership rules.
Policyband
FCC's Carr Racing to Jam Cell Phone Crime in American Prisons
EchoStar said in a press release Monday it has reached a $17 billion agreement to sell spectrum licenses to SpaceX.
Policyband
Smokin' Amazon− Project Kuiper Demos 1Gbps Download Speeds
'The team set a high bar from the start, and as far as we know, this is the first commercial phased array antenna to deliver 1+ Gbps from low Earth orbit.'
Policyband
Can Elon Musk Gain a Global Starlink Monopoly? Likely Not, Says Analyst Moffett
'Irrespective of the underlying economics, there will be multiple operators. And that, in turn, means lower returns. For everyone,' Moffett said yesterday in a deep-dive look at LEOs
Policyband
Sen. Cory Gardner Picked to Run NCTA as Competitive and Spectrum-Access Challenges Mount
Gardner was recently Chairman of the Senate Leadership Fund, an outside fundraising group to help Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., elect Republicans and keep GOP control.
