Spectrum

Satellite Experts Like FCC Proposals to Increase Spectrum Access

The agency is considering upping power limits and opening spectrum for low-earth orbit satellite use.

ITU

Beijing Accelerates Space-Based Internet Push With 13th Launch of 2025

Latest Long March mission advances China’s bid to rival Starlink and Kuiper.

Infrastructure

12 Days of Broadband Covered Spectrum, AI Infrastructure, BEAD and Affordability

Leaders from the Vernonburg Group, Ookla, NextNav and Broadband Breakfast discussed linkages between spectrum, AI, BEAD and affordability.

Commerce

FCC Braces for Backlog After 6 Week Shutdown

The agency urged filers to limit submissions as it reopened Thursday.

NTIA

Think Tank Says New York Broadband Grants Mostly Target Served Areas

Researchers cite what they say is nearly 90% duplication

Spectrum

Broadcasters Say FCC’s Upper C-Band Proposal Clears Too Much

Wireless carriers, in contrast, push the FCC to ‘maximize’ the amount of midband spectrum cleared for auction.

Expert Opinion

Nate Karren: Cox-Charter Merger an Opportunity to Restore Common Sense in Antitrust

The merger should be approved as it would benefit consumers through lower prices and infrastructure upgrades without creating monopoly concerns.

permitting

Cable Group Wants FCC to Preempt State Broadband Rate Laws, Local Permitting Rules

Comments in the agency's docket on the issue are due Monday.

Policyband

New York under Hochul Wasting Taxpayer Millions on Connecting Served Broadband Locations, Analysts Say

Michael Santorelli and Alex Karras at New York Law School also suggest NTIA might withhold BEAD funds until New York repeals its broadband rate-regulation law

Spectrum

Tribal Groups Urge FCC to Add Licensing Window in Upper C-Band Auction

Letter urges a special filing window to expand broadband on native lands.

FTC

Former Officials: FTC ‘Substantially Diminished’ Under Current Leadership

The FTC’s ability to perform its law enforcement, regulatory and advocacy mission has significantly weakened, former officials said.

Digital Inclusion

Prison Technology Leaders Discuss Communication Costs, Connectivity During Broadband Breakfast Panel

The panel discussed balancing innovation with public safety, and whether inmates should bear security costs for phone calls and communication under new FCC rules.

NTIA

New Rules for Tribal Broadband Program Planned for Spring 2026, NTIA Says

The agency said no more awards would be made under current rules, and that previously announced awards would not be rescinded.

Tribal

Regional Fiber Broadband Association Deep Dive Into Tribal Broadband

Tribal leaders and industry experts gathered to address the unique permitting challenges and opportunities for fiber broadband in Arizona.

Commerce

Former Officials: FCC’s Independence ‘Obliterated’ Under Carr

The FCC now serves political interests instead of the public, former agency officials said.

NTIA

NTIA, Industry Eyeing 4.4 GHz for Commercial Use

There are currently 15 federal agencies using the airwaves.