SpaceX

Protesters Disrupt Carr’s First FCC Meeting Since Kimmel Suspension

Demonstrators denounce ‘Carr, the censorship czar,’ calling for his removal.

People

Comcast Elevates Michael Cavanagh to Co-CEO in Face of Competition

Cavanagh becomes the first non-family executive to share Comcast’s top job

Pole Attachments

Utilities Push Back on West Virginia’s Plan for Pole Attachment Database

If funded, the database could launch in early 2026

Missouri

Fiber Construction Blamed for One in Four Utility Strikes

Gas line strikes in Missouri highlight safety concerns as telecom construction accelerates.

Public Safety

Industry Leaders Launch STRIKE Coalition as Officials Warn of Deliberate Cable Cuts

Panelists said outdated state laws hamper efforts to prosecute attacks on broadband networks.

Privacy

FCC Data Breach Order Under Review, Agency Says

The telecom industry still wants a court decision upholding the rules overturned.

Spectrum

Carriers Push FCC for Extra Upper C-Band Spectrum

CTIA wants 220 megahertz of Upper C-Band for 5G; Congress only guaranteed 100 megahertz.

Funding

Commerce: BEAD Work to Continue Amid Shutdown

FCC filing deadlines during the shutdown are pushed to the day after normal operations resume.

Expert Opinion

Nick Leiserson and Michael Klein: Urgent Changes Needed to Update the E-Rate Program

Broadband access funding for schools must consider the cyber threats that accompany Internet connectivity.

Policyband

Showdown at Homework Gap – Carr, Trusty End Democrats' Raid on the $8.6 Billion Universal Service Fund

GOP-led FCC cuts off E-Rate support for Wi-Fi hotspots and Wi-Fi on school buses

Spectrum

White House Adviser Pledges to Protect Spectrum Critical for Wi-Fi

U.S. won’t 'go backwards' on Wi-Fi leadership, even after Congress dropped 6 GigaHertz (GHz) protections in reconciliation bill.

Cybersecurity

Sen. Warner Warns U.S. Must Reassert Leadership on Cybersecurity

Warner is concerned the 6 GHz band remains unprotected.

Spectrum

Levin: Despite DOJ Concerns, EchoStar Spectrum Deals Likely in the Clear

Verizon was reportedly in talks to buy the satellite company's AWS-3 licenses.

BEAD

BEAD State Directors Recognize Progress But Still Have Issues

State directors warn of gaps and tight timelines.

FCC

FCC Stops E-Rate Funding for Off-Campus Wi-Fi

The agency also voted to seek comment on local permitting rules it should consider preempting.

BEAD

Rep. Guthrie: BEAD Money Needs to Flow

Guthrie considers Europe an example of over-regulation