Election 2024

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.

Congress

Rep. Latta Eying Energy and Commerce Chair

The Ohio Republican currently heads communications and technology subcommittee.

Unlocking

Verizon: Handset Unlocking Rules Need to be Uniform

Issue could be on hold until Trump takes office.

Satellite

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.

Election 2024

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.

Funding

LTD, FCC Argue RDOF Standard of Review in D.C. Circuit

The agency denied the company more than $1 billion in subsidies.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Trade Group: Users Reject FCC Speed Test App over Privacy

Personal data requirements deter users from using FCC speed test app, CCA says

digital equity

NTIA Approves Digital Equity Funds for Two More States

Ohio to get $23 million and Alaska $5 million

Spectrum

UScellular Sells More Spectrum to AT&T for $1 Billion

The deal includes UScellular's remaining 3.45 GHz spectrum, plus some 700 MHz holdings.

Rural

Mercury Broadband Defaults on Hundreds of RDOF Locations

Largest default was in Michigan, with 640 Census Block Groups