TPI

Policy Experts Consider Future of the Universal Service Fund

Panelists also discussed BEAD at Technology Policy Institute event

Big Tech

NAB CEO: Broadcasters Burdened by Outdated Regulations

FCC policies give Big Tech an unfair advantage.

Defense Department

Senators Look for Way Forward on Spectrum Impasse

Lawmakers are looking to include FCC spectrum auction authority in upcoming budget legislation.

ACP

ACP More than Paid for Itself: Study

A revived ACP would save billions in healthcare costs, improve academic performance, and raise wages.

Interior Department

Senators Agree Permitting Deadlock Threatens Infrastructure Boom

Lawmakers clashed over NEPA reforms as they warned regulatory delays could stall billions in clean energy and broadband projects.

USF

Massachusetts Low-Income Broadband Bill Gets Pushback

Bill would cap amount low-income households can pay for Internet.

SpaceX

Joe Supan: The Rise and Inevitable Downfall of 7,000 Starlink Satellites

Elon Musk's internet satellites have been a game changer for Rural America, but scientists are alarmed by plans to launch thousands more.

Canada

FCC Seeking Comment on Canadian Bell Purchase of Ziply

BCE, Canada's largest telecom provider, is looking to enter the American market.

Commerce

Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

Lutnick, confirmed 51-45, has emphasized commercial growth in broadband, spectrum, and artificial intelligence.

FCC

Trump Order Aims to Tighten White House Grip on FCC, Other Agencies

Only the Federal Reserve is carved out of the order's declaration that independent agencies must submit regulations for White House review.

Congress

Sen. Lee Proposes Bill to Defund NPR and PBS

American tax dollars should not support partisan media, he says.

Commerce

Former GOP FCC Members, Policy Experts Endorse Arielle Roth

Michael O’Rielly and Harold Furchtgott-Roth sign letter in support of Roth.

Digital Inclusion

Prison Phone Providers Renew Legal Fight Against FCC Rate Caps

The First Circuit will review arguments on whether the FCC’s rate caps should remain in place.

Net Neutrality

Advocates For Net Neutrality Appeal 6th Circuit Court Decision That FCC Won't

With the FCC certain not to appeal the agency’s loss, advocates for net neutrality have only the non-profit interveners to rely upon.

BEAD

Lawmakers Renew Bill to Address Permitting Delays on Federal Lands

The bill comes as state officials push for reforms to environmental and historic preservation permitting rules under BEAD.

Crypto

Crypto Industry Seeks to Cement Political Influence and Mainstream Acceptance

After spending heavily to help elect Trump and other crypto-friendly lawmakers, the industry is emboldened, impatient and eager.