Carr Grilled on Broadcasting, Also Testifies on Spectrum and Universal Service
The three-hour hearing was largely focused on broadcast regulation and accusations the agency was pressuring media companies critical of the White House.
The three-hour hearing was largely focused on broadcast regulation and accusations the agency was pressuring media companies critical of the White House.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2026 – The Federal Communications Commission was urged Wednesday to require wireless carriers bidding in its upcoming spectrum auction to pay for airplane retrofits that will be required to avoid interference.
The Federal Aviation Administration has estimated those will cost about $4.5 billion.
Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., who has a pilot’s license, made the request as top agency officials testified for nearly three-and-a-half hours Wednesday during a House oversight hearing.
The application comes after Amazon criticized a similar proposal by SpaceX.
Potential deal would expand carrier’s fiber footprint in rural markets.
The Fifth Circuit had affirmed a $46 million penalty against Grande Communications.
Direct Communications’ mobile launch shows how modern OSS/BSS architecture can unlock new service categories without slowing down the business.
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