Olivia Trusty

FCC Commissioner Trusty Outlines Four Principles for Communications Policy

Trusty emphasized the importance of infrastructure investment, competition, regulatory flexibility, and international cooperation

permitting

Industry Backs ISP Challenge to Minnesota City Permit Rules

Trade groups have supported multiple preemption petitions at the FCC

Grain Management Completes Ritter-Great Plains Merger, Launches Rightfiber

Heath Simpson, who led Ritter, will serve as CEO of Rightfiber

FCC Opens Rural ‘Innovation Zones’ to Speed Up 5G and Ag‑Tech Testing

The initiative gives researchers expanded access to experimental spectrum, with Iowa State joining the program as a dedicated hub

Robocalls

FCC Proposes Robocall Scorecard to Measure Provider Performance

Agency considering a new way to measure how effectively phone providers are tackling illegal robocalls

BEAD

Some Remaining BEAD Funds to be Used on New Bidding Round

NTIA said it would outline other allowable uses in a future update

mergers

TDS Withdraws Bid to Acquire Array

The company will hang on to its existing 82 percent stake

FCC

FCC to Spend About $400 Million to Fund Agency in Fiscal 2026

The FCC's proposed fiscal 2026 budget would support the agency's oversight responsibilities.

Policyband

Prominent Republicans Continue to Question USF’s Future without Reforms

Former Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), who led the Energy and Commerce Committee for one term, calls for USF’s overhaul before lawmakers consider new revenue sources

AI

A Looming ‘Tokenocracy’ Threatens Regulators Ability to Govern AI

Panelists say the evaluation gap, not geopolitics, is the binding constraint on global AI rules

Spectrum

International Airlines Seek Rebates for Gear Upgrades Tied to FCC Auction Rules

The FCC said only domestic airlines would get rebates after the upper C-band auction next year

Privacy

Telecom Industry Groups to Sixth Circuit: Overturn FCC Data Breach Rules

After a three-judge panel upheld the rules, the full court will rehear the case Oct. 21

Cybersecurity

Scams in the U.S. Are at a Record High, Yet Most Victims Get No Help

Although both the Trump administration and Congress are pursuing new options, victims still have little recourse.

Infrastructure

Fidium Breaking Ground on BEAD Work, Signing Hyperscaler Deals

The company is still aiming for 2 million fiber passings by the end of 2027

Pole Attachments

Utility Group Warns ‘Minor’ Pole Attachments Can Create Major Risks for Linemen

Objects left on utility poles can be dangerous for crews working to maintain power systems

Tasha Boerner

California Bill Creating Independent Oversight Of CPUC Heads To Governor

The measure comes amid growing scrutiny of how California regulates utilities and protects consumers