Spectrum
Higher Power Levels in Battle Between Commercial Wireless and Shared Spectrum
The 5G industry has favored increasing power in the shared CBRS band; a coalition of unlicensed wireless and public interest groups oppose
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FCC
FCC Commissioner Simington Appoints Key Advisors
Names two advisors who will help him guide the FCC’s legal activities.
FCC
FCC’s Carr To Investigate Comcast Over DEI Programs
Investigating ‘invidious’ discrimination within company
Hawaii
Hawaii High Court Shields Charter, Hawaiian Telcom over Maui Fires
ISPs will not be required to compensate insurance companies for policyholder payouts.
JD Vance
Sen. Blackburn Wants to Free Up Federal Spectrum for Commercial Use
The senator said unused spectrum could generate up to $100 billion for the federal government
USF
Supreme Court Argument on Universal Service on March 26
The Supreme Court is reviewing a ruling that found the $8 billion-per-year program's funding scheme unconstitutional.
Spectrum
Cable and Wireless Lobbyists Go to War Over Spectrum Auctions
Mobile carriers and cable heat up spectrum dispute as Congress works to reauthorize the FCC's ability to auction spectrum licenses.
Democracy
Sen. Markey Warns of Authoritarian and Corporate Threats to Internet Freedom
‘Don’t be fooled,’ Markey said: Trump’s 'free speech' crusade is actually a campaign for more censorship.
AI
JD Vance Rails Against 'Excessive' AI Regulation in a Rebuke to Europe
At Paris AI Summit, Europe and China signed a document supporting 'responsible' AI. The U.S. did not.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Agency Puts Election Security Staffers Who Worked with States on Leave
17 employees of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have been placed on leave pending a review.
Charter
West Virginia Utilities Win Concessions in Broadband Pole Dispute
State task force weakens utility reporting requirements, despite calls for more oversight.
Expert Opinion
Ellis Scherer: State Satellite Programs Offer Lessons for U.S. Broadband Deployment
LEO satellite technology is proving to be a cost-effective, high-quality solution for broadband deployment, the author writes.
BEAD Data
Some Red States Don’t Want Too Much Satellite for BEAD
'We’re hoping the administration's change is not just ‘Let’s give it all to satellite, and then the problem’s over,' said Montana's broadband officer.
Fiber
Report: Fiber Fuels 35% Job Growth in Charlottesville, Va.
Created $4 million annual increase in housing value from 2015-2019
Infrastructure
Fort Worth Sees Big Surge in Copper Theft from AT&T's Network
Criminals are targeting a critical piece of broadband infrastructure.
Spectrum
T-Mobile, SpaceX to Launch Direct-to-Device Service in July
The satellite company is angling for spectrum sought after by the 5G carriers.
