CTIA Wants Supreme Court to Again Review Decisions Upholding Carrier Fines
The rulings expanded FCC data privacy rules and made it easier for the agency to issue huge fines, the group said
The rulings expanded FCC data privacy rules and made it easier for the agency to issue huge fines, the group said
WASHINGTON, July 28, 2026 – The wireless industry is supporting T-Mobile’s bid to get a refund on a $92 million fine it paid the Federal Communications Commission in 2024.
The FCC issued fines totaling nearly $200 million to the three national carriers for, in the agency’s view, not vetting third parties rigorously enough before selling customer location data.
Rural providers participating in a federal program say ‘unforeseen circumstances’ are making a 2028 deadline unworkable.
The proposed legislation will authorize $10 million annually to address cyber threats in K-12 schools.
Satellite companies could get an extra $6.3 billion for clearing the band quickly
The ISP is likely set to become the first U.S. broadband provider with majority Japanese ownership.