EVs

Sen. Ernst Introduces Bill to Relocate Executive Agency Employees

FCC does not seem to be affected by the bill.

BEAD Data

Louisiana Planning on Final BEAD Approval 'Any Day Now'

It's the final step before projects can get underway.

Social Media

Meta Scraps Fact-Checking Program Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration

The platform will shift to a user-driven moderation model inspired by X.

USAC

Rosenworcel Appoints Eight to Serve on USAC Board

Board members will provide leadership at a time of possible reform.

Digital Inclusion

NTIA Announces a Fraction of Digital Equity Grant Awards

The agency has already committed to awarding $900 million for the program, a spokesperson said.

BEAD Data

Arkansas, Arizona, New Hampshire Open for BEAD Apps

At least 20 states have reached the milestone.

Digital Inclusion

Black Church Group Supports T-Mobile, UScellular Merger

Organization believes merger will increase network range and affordability.

CES 2025

CTA’s Shapiro Finds Tariffs to be Taxing

Hikes on imports from China would likely reduce consumer tech spending, the group said.

Rip and Replace

Rosenworcel Seeks Support for AWS-3 Auction Procedures

The proceeds will pay back a $3 billion U.S. Treasury loan to shore up the Rip and Replace program.

Expert Opinion

Gigi Sohn: Fox’s Lies and the FCC's Duty to Protect Democracy

For the sake of our democracy, it is time for the Federal Communications Commission to act.

Rural

NTCA Report Finds Middle Mile Costs Dropping for Rural Providers

High last-mile deployment costs, permitting delays, and inflationary pressures continue to hamper rural broadband expansion.

Broadband's Impact

Thune Hands Cruz Chairman’s Gavel at Senate Commerce Committee

Cruz's agenda includes expanding private sector spectrum access to drive investment and job creation.

Funding

Virginia Broadband Project Overlap Resolved

The FCC granted RiverStreet's request to hand back RDOF locations covered by a competing county project.

Expert Opinion

Accelerating Broadband Deployment with a Shot Clock

The success of the shot clock approach in our region could serve as a blueprint for other states.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Fiber, Fixed Wireless Connections Rose in 2023: FCC Marketplace Report

The biannual report detailed the agency's latest national subscriber figures.

SpaceX

NTIA Finalizes Guidance on LEO Satellites for BEAD

NTIA said it has significantly reduced barriers to participation by LEO satellite providers.