Spectrum
Budget Law’s Spectrum Auction Mandate Raises Stakes for Wi-Fi, CBRS
The legislation would task the NTIA with finding about 500 megahertz and the FCC with finding another 300 megahertz for auction.
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Policyband
Exclusive Interview with Nexstar Chairman and CEO Perry Sook
Sook says local TV stations need regulatory freedom enjoyed by Big Tech and legacy media giants: ‘It’s going to be necessary to have consolidation to survive.'
Spectrum
American Tower: Dish Not Forced to Sell Spectrum
The tower company is asking a judge to prevent Dish from exiting its lease after major spectrum sales.
Free Speech
FCC Chairman Faces Scrutiny Ahead of Wednesday Senate Oversight Hearing
Groups call on senators to probe Brendan Carr’s use of public interest and news distortion policies
AI
Militant Groups Are Experimenting With AI, Risks Expected to Grow
Washington has responded with calls to investigate how militant groups are using AI and encourage tech companies to share more about how products are potentially being misused.
enforcement
CTIA, Chamber of Commerce Want FCC Forfeiture Process Struck Down
The Supreme Court will deliberate Jan. 9 on whether to weigh in on the issue.
Digital Inclusion
FCC’s Order Raising Inmate Call Rates Faces Federal Court Appeals
Prison advocacy group asks Third Circuit to overturn rate changes
Policyband
Center for American Rights Funds Media Campaign Favoring Repeal of FCC’s 39% Cap
CAR says the 39% Cap is stifling free markets and failing to check the power of Big Tech and Big Hollywood
AI
Humanoid Robots Take Center Stage at Silicon Valley Summit, But Skepticism Remains
The commercial boom in AI has sparked interest in humanoid robots. Around 50 companies are investing heavily in humanoid development.
SpaceX
South Africa Eases Affirmative Action Regulations on Starlink that Musk Said Were Racist
The change affects all foreign-owned satellite internet providers that operate in South Africa.
permitting
FCC Expedites Comcast Pole Attachment Dispute Against Appalachian Power
Comcast says utility’s policy could delay construction to roughly 13,000 Virginia locations.
BEAD
Uncertain Reactions to the Executive Order on AI and BEAD Non-Deployment Funds
Experts said tying the funding to favorable state AI laws could raise legal issues, but states weren’t certain to litigate.
Policyband
Policyband's Top 10 Predictions for 2026
No 1: Elon Musk Sues to Block Billions in BEAD Funds Going to Fiber, FWA Overbuilders
AI
White House Issues Order Pledging to Withhold BEAD Funds From States With 'Onerous' AI Laws
Order tones down language of leaked draft, but continues restriction on dispensing remaining BEAD funds to states with 'onerous' AI laws.
Social Media
House Panel Advances 18-Bill Kids’ Online Safety Package
Democrats warn the proposals would override stronger state privacy laws.
Spectrum
Whistleblowers Want to Revive Fraud Suit Against UScellular Successor
A separate fraud case against the company, filed by the same telecom attorneys, was blessed by the D.C. Circuit in October.
