Digital Inclusion
Group of 140 Orgs Urge Lutnick to Restore Digital Equity Funding
Lutnick told lawmakers earlier this month that 'the courts will decide.' Grant winners have not yet sued.
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FCC
Trusty Confirmed For Five-Year Term
Fetterman joins Republicans again
FCC
Advocates, Sheriffs, and Service Providers Face Off Over FCC’s Prison Phone Rates
FCC rules prisoners shouldn’t pay for most communications security services. But opponents ask: Who will?
Democracy
Missouri Joins States Following SCOTUS, Striking Down Chevron Deference
Four red states move to end judicial deference in 2025.
FCC
Cisco Asks FCC to Unlock 6 GHz Wi-Fi for Cruise Ships
Outdated Satellite Rules No Longer Justify Wi-Fi Ban on Cruise Ships
Digital Equity
Sen. Blumenthal Attacks Cuts to DEA
Calls cuts ‘mean-spirited and stupid’
Rural
Lumen Fully Exited from Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
The company said the 41,000 locations it handed back earlier this month were the last of its commitments.
Policyband
Confirming Olivia Trusty, Senate Gives GOP Majority Control of FCC
Trade group executives, public interest groups, and company executives responded to the Senate vote by lavishing praise on Trusty.
Amazon
Amazon’s Second Project Kuiper Launch Postponed
New launch date has yet to be announced.
FCC
Senate Confirms Trusty to Serve Out Rosenworcel’s Term
Senate voting Wednesday on giving Trusty a new five-year term beginning July 1.
Briefs
Report: U.S. Households Spend $164 Billion Annually on Cable and Internet Services
American households are spending more than ever on cable and internet services, Doxo found.
BEAD
States Fielding Input from Unlicensed WISPs
Virginia Tech researchers estimate the technology could make up to 1.1 million locations ineligible.
Broadband Mapping and Data
NTIA Releases Proposed Questions for 2025 Internet Use Survey
Agency drops four questions, rewords others
Digital Inclusion
Digital Skills Advocates Warn BEAD Changes Undermine Workforce Training
'This is a real loss:' Panelists say cuts threaten progress on digital and AI skills training
Satellite
Senators Propose Bill to Improve U.S. Space Industry Competitiveness and Efficiency
Goal is to streamline regulatory frameworks, foster innovation.
Spectrum
Cruz Touts Support From Wireless Industry, Others for Spectrum Bill
The Senate Commerce Committee's top Democrat has been warning of potential interference with altimeters.
