5G Wireless

FCC Draft Order Would Loosen RDOF, CAF II Auction Financing Rules

The item would swap out Weiss ratings and let RDOF winner reduce their letters of credit sooner.

BEAD

States Navigate BEAD Program Implementation Amid Political Transition

Officials emphasized that the BEAD program is likely to continue despite the upcoming administration change.

Expert Opinion

The Future of the ACP Under the Trump Administration

Expanding broadband access through the Affordable Connectivity Program is not a partisan issue.

Rip and Replace

GOP Lawmakers Urge Rip and Replace Funding in Lame Duck

Telecom attorneys said they weren't optimistic about a deal coming together.

Cox Communications

ACP Fallout: Wireline Retains Most, Wireless and Satellite Face Major Losses

Wireline retains 90% of ACP subscribers, while wireless faces 70-80% losses.

Spectrum

DOJ Asks FCC to Pause T-Mobile, UScellular Transaction

Foreign ownership of T-Mobile could pose a security risk, DOJ said

Broadband Mapping and Data

Providers Want FCC Data Cap Inquiry Dropped

The proceeding is unlikely to move forward under a Republican FCC.

Click-to-Cancel

FTC Click-to-Cancel Rules to Take Effect Jan. 14, 2025

Some groups think the rules are arbitrary.

Election 2024

Trump and Musk Solidify Their Bond with Texas Trip for Rocket Launch

The trip to Texas for the rocket launch was just Trump's third time outside Florida since the election

Public Safety

Telecom Industry Summit Puts Focus on Harms from Copper Theft

Surge in network vandalism and theft prompt industry push for tougher laws protecting communications infrastructure.

Unlocking

Budget Watchdog Pushes Back on FCC Unlocking Proposal

Citizens Against Government Waste says unlocking requirements would be an unnecessary overreach

Commerce

Trump Picks Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary

The investment firm CEO hasn't been vocal on telecom issues.

Digital Equity

Broadband Executives Address Digital Divide

Some regions facing larger connectivity barriers than others

BEAD

Texas Approval Turns Big Corner for BEAD

NTIA has approved every state and territory plan for implementing the $42.5 billion program.

Funding

RiverStreet Seeks FCC Help Because of Competing Broadband Deployments

RiverStreet aims to sidestep RDOF penalties after Cox deployment overlaps in Virginia.

Rural

Mercury Broadband Defaults on More RDOF Locations

Missouri-based ISP defaulted on 160 Census Block Groups in Michigan.