Broadband Mapping and Data

Cox Challenge to Rhode Island BEAD Map Dismissed, Federal Suit Possible

The company said the state's challenge process rules made it impossible to challenge broadband coverage data.

Defense Department

Elon Musk's PAC Spent an Estimated $200 Million to Help Elect Trump, AP Source Says

America PAC was aided by a March ruling from the Federal Election Commission.

Infrastructure

Broadband in the Trump Administration

Donald Trump’s 2024 victory in the presidential election will change public policy in Washington on many fronts. Broadband will be particularly impacted.

Mobile

Carriers Split on FCC's Phone Unlocking Proposal

'We have total inconsistency right now in the rules,' said Jeff Blum, executive vice president of external and government affairs at Echostar.

SpaceX

Prominent Conservative Endorses Carr for FCC Chairman

Next FCC Chair must restore public trust and protect free speech, Brent Bozell said

5G Wireless

Consumer Groups Support EchoStar’s 5G Construction Extension

EchoStar’s commitments will advance public interest goals, OTI and Public Knowledge said.

OTI

Consumer Groups and CTIA Differ on Higher Power Levels for CBRS Spectrum

The FCC asked for input on updates to the Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum in August.

BEAD Data

South Carolina to Open BEAD Pre-Qualification Phase

State is set to receive more than $550 million from BEAD

Election 2024

Sen. Cruz Tells FCC to Hit Pause on Regulation

Rosenworcel made the same request in 2020 after Biden won.

BEAD

Musk Backs Florida Sen. Rick Scott for Majority Leader

The Florida senator led a bill that would have removed BEAD's FOIA exemption last year.

Justice Department

Flood of Misinformation Raises Future Election Concerns: Experts

At the same time, the U.S. election was largely trouble-free.

Robocall

FBI, Justice Investigate Racist Mass Texts Sent Following Election

There’s no universal system in the U.S. to flag texts as suspicious or unwanted before they are viewed.

Public Safety

FCC’s Simington Raises GPS Security Concerns

Simington urged the FCC to address security risks tied to foreign GPS alternatives.

Energy and Commerce

Rep. Latta Eying Energy and Commerce Chair

The Ohio Republican currently heads communications and technology subcommittee.

Energy and Commerce

Verizon: Handset Unlocking Rules Need to be Uniform

Issue could be on hold until Trump takes office.

SpaceX

Amazon to FCC: Satellite ISPs Are The Real Deal

New 706 Report shouldn’t exclude satellite internet technology, tech giant says