5G Wireless

Gomez: ‘Without Auction Authority, We Are Losing Talent and Leadership’

Regulator pressed Congress to restore FCC's auction authority

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FCC’s New Prison Call Rate Caps Facing Court Threats

With rates set to plunge in November, a leading telecom player warns the new limits were unsustainable.

BEAD

Would Trump Put BEAD on Hold? Unlikely, Experts Say

Some states are already fielding grant applications under the current rules.

Briefs

Point Broadband Acquires Broadband Arm of Riviera Utilities

Point Broadband plans to upgrade RU’s network within a few months.

Commerce

NTIA Says It's Delivering on Broadband Pledges

Since 2021, more than 2.4 million additional homes and businesses have been connected, NTIA says

Rural

Pinpoint Defaults on Three RDOF Census Block Groups

The company will be subject to non-compliance measures

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Approves Second Round of Broadband Expansion Grants

Funding will expand service to about 28,000 locations

USF

Feds Ask Supreme Court to Preserve Universal Service Fund

FCC and Justice Department want the Fifth Circuit's July ruling, which found the $8-billion annual fund unconstitutional, overruled.

Infrastructure

Verizon, Vertical Bridge Agree to $3.3 Billion Tower Deal

Vertical Bridge will receive more than 6,000 towers across the U.S

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Echostar Sells Dish Network to Focus on 5G Network

The deal would bring more choice to consumers, according to EchoStar

NTCA

Harris’ Proposed Corporate Tax Hike Could Alter ISPs’ BEAD Plans

Under current law, BEAD grants are taxable income at federal level.

FCC

FCC Fines T-Mobile More Than $15 Million for Data Breaches

The company agreed to improve data security practices and invest another $15 million in the effort.

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Senate Passes Capito’s Rural Broadband Protection Bill

The legislation requires thorough vetting of participants in FCC’s high-cost programs

SpaceX

Biden Signs Bill to Speed FCC Review of LEO Satellite Launches

Commercial launches are expected to double by 2028, with the FAA projecting up to 338 launches.

SpaceX

Starlink Passes 4 Million Subscribers Globally

Starlink is now active in more than 100 counties

AI

California Governor Vetoes Bill to Create First-in-Nation AI Safety Measures

'I do not believe this is the best approach to protecting the public from real threats posed by the technology.'