FCC

Cisco Asks FCC to Unlock 6 GHz Wi-Fi for Cruise Ships

Outdated Satellite Rules No Longer Justify Wi-Fi Ban on Cruise Ships

Digital Equity

Sen. Blumenthal Attacks Cuts to DEA

Calls cuts ‘mean-spirited and stupid’

Rural

Lumen Fully Exited from Rural Digital Opportunity Fund

The company said the 41,000 locations it handed back earlier this month were the last of its commitments.

Policyband

Confirming Olivia Trusty, Senate Gives GOP Majority Control of FCC

Trade group executives, public interest groups, and company executives responded to the Senate vote by lavishing praise on Trusty.

Amazon

Amazon’s Second Project Kuiper Launch Postponed

New launch date has yet to be announced.

FCC

Senate Confirms Trusty to Serve Out Rosenworcel’s Term

Senate voting Wednesday on giving Trusty a new five-year term beginning July 1.

Briefs

Report: U.S. Households Spend $164 Billion Annually on Cable and Internet Services

American households are spending more than ever on cable and internet services, Doxo found.

BEAD

States Fielding Input from Unlicensed WISPs

Virginia Tech researchers estimate the technology could make up to 1.1 million locations ineligible.

Broadband Mapping and Data

NTIA Releases Proposed Questions for 2025 Internet Use Survey

Agency drops four questions, rewords others

Digital Inclusion

Digital Skills Advocates Warn BEAD Changes Undermine Workforce Training

'This is a real loss:' Panelists say cuts threaten progress on digital and AI skills training

SpaceX

Senators Propose Bill to Improve U.S. Space Industry Competitiveness and Efficiency

Goal is to streamline regulatory frameworks, foster innovation.

Spectrum

Cruz Touts Support From Wireless Industry, Others for Spectrum Bill

The Senate Commerce Committee's top Democrat has been warning of potential interference with altimeters.

AI

Sen. Capito Highlights Trump's Fast-Tracking Nuclear Permits

Announcement coincides with EPA proposal to repeal Biden-era carbon regulations.

Crypto

Senate Expected to Pass Crypto Bill Without Addressing Trump's Investments

18 Democrats support the measure adding stablecoins, and the bill could be first of a wave of crypto legislation.

FCC

O’Rielly Warns that Regulatory Burdens May Hinder Lifeline Participation

USF contractors face aggressive audits, investigations, fines and prosecutions.

Expert Opinion

Nate Karren: A Spectrum Pipeline on the Horizon

Congress should choose to open more spectrum as shortages crowd airwaves.