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.
The 30-day authorization covers non-commercial testing using up to 100 handsets.
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The wireless carriers are each seeking refunds on a combined $200 million in penalties
The agency’s 2026 regulatory agenda points to upcoming action on permitting, spectrum and legacy telecom rules.