Donald Trump
NTIA Launches Global 6G Leadership Initiative
The agency plans to strengthen 6G cooperation and resilience by partnering with 20 international governments
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Policyband
Pay-TV Operators Accuse FCC of Flip-Flopping on Ways to Resolve Retransmission Consent Policy Disputes
American Television Alliance says FCC is issuing conflicting guidance on raising retransmission consent cost issues in connection with TV station mergers and TV station ownership rulemakings
Spectrum
EchoStar, AT&T Close $23 Billion Spectrum Sale
The Wall Street Journal reported another EchoStar subsidiary was nearing bankruptcy
Rural
Rural Carriers Appeal FCC for Deadline Relief
Rural providers participating in a federal program say ‘unforeseen circumstances’ are making a 2028 deadline unworkable.
enforcement
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
Cybersecurity
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Combat School Cyber Attacks
The proposed legislation will authorize $10 million annually to address cyber threats in K-12 schools.
Spectrum
Airline Rebates Could Reach $5.7 Billion After Upper C-Band Auction
Satellite companies could get an extra $6.3 billion for clearing the band quickly
Briefs
FCC Approves SoftBank’s Acquisition of Regional ISP WideOpenWest!
The ISP is likely set to become the first U.S. broadband provider with majority Japanese ownership.
FCC
Broadband Providers Praise Some State Pole Attachment Models, Argue Others Fall Behind
Providers say state pole attachment regimes are not created equal as FCC weighs oversight changes.
enforcement
FCC to Migrate Subs Off Major Lifeline Provider
The agency said IM Telecom enrolled subscribers without their consent and violated non-usage rules
Webinars
July 28, 2026: Beyond the Blueprint: The Real Story of Network Builds
Where design meets reality, straight from the experts who live it every day!
Policyband
Japan’s SoftBank Gains FCC Approval to Acquire Regional ISP WideOpenWest
Agency clears way for WOW! to become one of the first U.S. broadband operators with majority Japanese ownership
Net Neutrality
Major U.K. ISP Calls for End to U.K.’s Net Neutrality Rules
Virgin Media O2 says the rules stifle innovation, limit network investment and prevent AI development.
Satellite
Taiwan Opens Door to Foreign Satellite Providers
Officials reportedly in talks with Eutelsat OneWeb and Amazon Leo to strengthen communications resilience.
NTIA
GAO Flags BEAD as Vulnerable to Fraud
AI
Ookla: Geographic Location Impacts Cloud Responsiveness
The company found that location and infrastructure density impact cloud latency across the U.S.
