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

Election 2024

President Biden Mentions Infrastructure Program as He and Others Congratulate Trump

In his Rose Garden statement of congratulations to Trump, Biden reiterated and emphasized the role of his administration's infrastructure law.

Expert Opinion

GPS Does Need a Backup, Terrestrial Is the Answer – But Which Terrestrial?

A key effort to protecting America, and GPS by making it a much less attractive target, is to establish a terrestrial backup system.

Section 230

FCC’s Carr Sends Message to Big Tech

Also says FCC needs to ensure broadcasters serve the public interest

Wesco Webinar

November 19, 2024: Demystifying BABA Compliance in the BEAD Program

A webinar that will help explain the ins and outs of Build America Buy America compliance.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on December 4, 2024 - Permitting on Federal Lands

Securing permits on federal lands has often been a slow and complex process.