Robocalls

FCC Proposes Robocall Scorecard to Measure Provider Performance

Agency considering a new way to measure how effectively phone providers are tackling illegal robocalls

BEAD

Some Remaining BEAD Funds to be Used on New Bidding Round

NTIA said it would outline other allowable uses in a future update

mergers

TDS Withdraws Bid to Acquire Array

The company will hang on to its existing 82 percent stake

FCC

FCC to Spend About $400 Million to Fund Agency in Fiscal 2026

The FCC's proposed fiscal 2026 budget would support the agency's oversight responsibilities.

Policyband

Prominent Republicans Continue to Question USF’s Future without Reforms

Former Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), who led the Energy and Commerce Committee for one term, calls for USF’s overhaul before lawmakers consider new revenue sources

AI

A Looming ‘Tokenocracy’ Threatens Regulators Ability to Govern AI

Panelists say the evaluation gap, not geopolitics, is the binding constraint on global AI rules

Spectrum

International Airlines Seek Rebates for Gear Upgrades Tied to FCC Auction Rules

The FCC said only domestic airlines would get rebates after the upper C-band auction next year

Privacy

Telecom Industry Groups to Sixth Circuit: Overturn FCC Data Breach Rules

After a three-judge panel upheld the rules, the full court will rehear the case Oct. 21

Cybersecurity

Scams in the U.S. Are at a Record High, Yet Most Victims Get No Help

Although both the Trump administration and Congress are pursuing new options, victims still have little recourse.

Infrastructure

Fidium Breaking Ground on BEAD Work, Signing Hyperscaler Deals

The company is still aiming for 2 million fiber passings by the end of 2027

Pole Attachments

Utility Group Warns ‘Minor’ Pole Attachments Can Create Major Risks for Linemen

Objects left on utility poles can be dangerous for crews working to maintain power systems

Tasha Boerner

California Bill Creating Independent Oversight Of CPUC Heads To Governor

The measure comes amid growing scrutiny of how California regulates utilities and protects consumers

Satellite

SpaceX Unlikely to Buy Carrier, Build Macro Network: Analyst

The satellite company’s executives have said they expected to eat into mobile carriers’ market share

Policyband

Nick Jeffery Ready to Resume His ‘Fiber-Powered’ Career as Charter’s New COO

In a LinkedIn post outlining his priorities as No. 2 to CEO Chris Winfrey, Jeffery set a high bar for himself and the company: ‘The Great Cable Comeback starts here’

Telecom 150

The Kingsbury Commitment Promised Competition. AT&T Got 98% of Long Distance

In the illustration, J.P. Morgan is depicted as an Octopus trainer, AT&T President Theodore Vail says 'perfectly abhorrent,' and the dog, representing independent companies, says 'I'm next.'

Social Media

Aaron Sorkin Hits Refresh on Facebook in 'The Social Reckoning' – Fall Movie Preview

Sony debuted the film’s trailer the same day that Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion in penalties over claims it endangered children.