SpaceX

FCC to Vote on Opening up 17 GHZ for Satellite Broadband

The agency is set to vote on September 26.

FCC

Cybersecurity Pilot Program Launched by FCC to Defend Schools, Libraries

Eligible K-12 schools and libraries can apply for funding starting September 17.

NTIA

Wyoming Fourth State Heading Towards BEAD Project Funding

The state’s BEAD application process is expected to become available by late October.

Fiber

Verizon-Frontier Deal Unlikely to Hit D.C. Regulatory Wall: New Street

The carrier will absorb Frontier's 2.2 million fiber subscribers and 7.2 million passings in a $20 billion deal.

FCC

Bipartisan Mayors Urge FCC to Protect Bulk Billing

The FCC has heard distinctly opposite arguments on how the ban will impact consumers.

Public Safety

Regulators, States, Private Sector Urge Solution to Child Safety Online

Two federal efforts aimed at protecting children online have stalled as Congress went on a six-week recess without a vote.

FCC

Texas Couple Challenges FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspots Order in Fifth Circuit

The Molaks also have a petition for reconsideration pending before the FCC.

AI

Tech Group Urges Rosenworcel to Drop AI-Disclosure Regulations

FCC rules would mandate disclosure of AI-generated political ads on radio and TV.

Infrastructure

NTIA Seeking Comment on Bolstering Data Center Infrastructure

The agency's looking to help the sector expand to keep pace with surging demand.

Rural

Lumen Defaults on 3,500 RDOF Locations

The company won a total of more than 77,000 homes and businesses in the RDOF reverse auction.

Energy and Commerce

GOP-Controlled House Panel to Examine BEAD Program

'Congress must closely monitor NTIA’s implementation of the program,' Chairs Rodgers and Latta said.

SpaceX

SpaceX, T-Mobile Forge Ahead with Satellite Coverage Plans

SpaceX conducted a study to counter industry claims of harmful interference.

Labor Department

CWA Exits Mediation with AT&T, Union Strike Enters Week Three

The union said the company was using mediation to delay negotiations.

FCC

Small Texas City Losing Cable TV, Keeping Internet after Network Sale

Alpine residents face a future without cable TV as the city’s only traditional pay-TV provider is pulling the plug.

900 MHz

L.A. Transit Agency Fears Revenue Hit if FCC Approves Spectrum Plan

Amateur radio users also oppose NextNav's plan for the lower 900 MHz band.

SpaceX

Alaska City Loses Internet, Cell Service for Days after Subsea Fiber Break

Sitka Police Department staying connected via Starlink satellite internet service.