Commerce

SpaceX: FCC Should Revise Spectrum Sharing Between Satellite Types

Existing rules unnecessarily restrict the operation of non-geostationary satellite systems, company says.

Commerce

Consumer Groups Hold Network Outage Against AT&T in Spectrum Battle

The outage also took FirstNet offline -- evidence, the groups say, of the ease with which the band could be put to commercial use.

Infrastructure

USTelecom Urges Flexible Utility Pole Timelines Ahead of BEAD

The trade group called for negotiable make-ready timelines to address challenges beyond pole owners' control.

Rural

Senate Bill Would Provide States with Defaulted Broadband Funds

The bill would ensure that states have the money to connect unserved addresses.

NCTA

White House Wants to Crack Down On Hold Times, Subscription Cancelation Delays

The FCC is considering rules to make it easy to cancel subscriptions and talk to human representatives.

Affordability

Study: Some Internet Plans Now Outpacing Consumer Inflation

'One or two years does not necessarily indicate a permanent change in a trend.'

Fifth Circuit

Court Pauses Challenge to FCC’s USF Forbearance Policy

Consumer groups are trying to resolve the issue with the agency directly.

Maine

Maine Awards $9.6M Middle Mile Grants

The awards go to two partnerships that will connect over 15,000 addresses in the state.

5G Wireless

T-Mobile, Metronet Seeks FCC Merger Approval

'The deal will not cause any diminution in competition.'

LEO

Fiber Versus Wireless Debate is Back at Mountain Connect

Do consumers need fiber to their door? Or would wireless or satellite service suffice?

Infrastructure

Internet Pioneer Says Interconnection Relevant to Last-Mile Access

Internet Exchange Points are distinct from data centers, and affect latency, cost and resiliency of a network.

Virginia

Virginia Announces $41M Broadband Grant Awards

The awards will leverage more than $75 million in additional investment from local governments and ISPs.

Public Safety

NAB, MPA Seek Extension to Comment on FCC’s AI Ad Disclosure Rules

The NAB-MPA proposed timeline would leave the FCC with no time to enforce the rules ahead of the Nov. 5 elections.

Colorado

NTIA Approves Colorado BEAD-Eligible Locations

The approval is a step in the process to bring $826 million to Colorado residents.

Chips

NTIA Receives $3B Wireless Innovation Fund Requests

The agency received 277 applications for the second round of the initiative.

Fifth Circuit

Molaks Seek Review of FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspots Order

The Molaks' challenge follows the Supreme Court’s Loper Bright ruling restricting agency deference.