Launch Communications Act

Congress Sends White House Bill Boosting LEO Satellite Launches

Building on recent FCC actions, the bill expands spectrum access for commercial space launches.

Communications Act

Modern Broadband is a Telecom Service, Says Former FCC Technology Head

The agency made similar arguments in its brief last week.

Ziply

Exclusive Series: Big Money Moves Forward with Open Access

What was once largely a public-sector initiative is now attracting billions in private investment capital.

Wireless

Ninth Circuit Upholds Most of FCC Effort to Ease Wireless Permits

Judges invalidated the agency's definition of 'concealment elements.'

AI

Senate Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Risks of AI Management

Panelists said that AI regulations are necessary to promote safety.

Expert Opinion

The Telecom Sector is on the Fast-Track to Open Networking

Several telcos have been pulling away from monolithic network systems and embracing open infrastructure via network disaggregation.

Meta

House Committee to Vote on Communications Bills

Two bills aim to increase internet safety

Wireless

T-Mobile: Unlocking Phones After 60 Days a ‘Major Question’

The FCC proposed a phone unlocking mandate in July.

Open Access

Exclusive Series: AT&T, T-Mobile Bet Big on Open Access

Once staunch opponents of open access, Tier 1 ISPs are now entering a space traditionally dominated by municipalities.

Education

Memphis School District Fears $5 Million Loss on Devices

The district said an administrative error created the reimbursement issue.

North Carolina

North Carolina Launches Program to Prequalify BEAD Awards

Pre-qualification is strongly encouraged, and is designed to streamline the application process for BEAD.

Digital Equity

Biden Administration Announces $1.3 Billion in Funds for Historically Black Colleges

The NTIA's Connecting Minority Communities program focused on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

5G Wireless

T-Mobile, UScellular Pitch Merger to FCC

The companies said the cable industry's mobile offerings mitigate lost competition in UScellular's footprint.

Second Circuit

Cable, Chamber of Commerce Ask SCOTUS to Toss N.Y. Broadband Law

Industry groups asked SCOTUS to strike down the Affordable Broadband Act – but only after net neutrality is sorted out.

Rural

FCC Approves TDS-RiverStreet Sales

The FCC said the deal will not remove competition from the market

Ziply

FCC Approves Ziply Fiber’s Acquisition of LocalTel

The FCC said the transaction will serve to benefit consumers