Public Safety
Industry Leaders Launch STRIKE Coalition as Officials Warn of Deliberate Cable Cuts
Panelists said outdated state laws hamper efforts to prosecute attacks on broadband networks.
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Privacy
FCC Data Breach Order Under Review, Agency Says
The telecom industry still wants a court decision upholding the rules overturned.
Spectrum
Carriers Push FCC for Extra Upper C-Band Spectrum
CTIA wants 220 megahertz of Upper C-Band for 5G; Congress only guaranteed 100 megahertz.
Funding
Commerce: BEAD Work to Continue Amid Shutdown
FCC filing deadlines during the shutdown are pushed to the day after normal operations resume.
Expert Opinion
Nick Leiserson and Michael Klein: Urgent Changes Needed to Update the E-Rate Program
Broadband access funding for schools must consider the cyber threats that accompany Internet connectivity.
Policyband
Showdown at Homework Gap – Carr, Trusty End Democrats' Raid on the $8.6 Billion Universal Service Fund
GOP-led FCC cuts off E-Rate support for Wi-Fi hotspots and Wi-Fi on school buses
Spectrum
White House Adviser Pledges to Protect Spectrum Critical for Wi-Fi
U.S. won’t 'go backwards' on Wi-Fi leadership, even after Congress dropped 6 GigaHertz (GHz) protections in reconciliation bill.
Cybersecurity
Sen. Warner Warns U.S. Must Reassert Leadership on Cybersecurity
Warner is concerned the 6 GHz band remains unprotected.
Spectrum
Levin: Despite DOJ Concerns, EchoStar Spectrum Deals Likely in the Clear
Verizon was reportedly in talks to buy the satellite company's AWS-3 licenses.
BEAD
BEAD State Directors Recognize Progress But Still Have Issues
State directors warn of gaps and tight timelines.
FCC
FCC Stops E-Rate Funding for Off-Campus Wi-Fi
The agency also voted to seek comment on local permitting rules it should consider preempting.
BEAD
Rep. Guthrie: BEAD Money Needs to Flow
Guthrie considers Europe an example of over-regulation
Hill Staffers Split on Permitting, Spectrum and Broadband Expansion
Aides to key telecom lawmakers laid out competing visions for the future of U.S. broadband policy.
Expert Opinion
Gigi Sohn: It’s the Media Consolidation, Stupid
Disney's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel after FCC threats revealed how media consolidation has left just 6 corporations controlling American mass media.
BEAD
Broadband Industry Reports Growing Frustration With BEAD
Industry leaders criticized the new push in the BEAD program for inconsistent state results and appearing to favor satellite technology.
Policyband
Roth Says NTIA Going After 'Unreasonable' BEAD Costs
'Our role is to be good stewards of the money,' NTIA chief says.
