build-america
FCC Unanimously Approves Measure to Speed Transition from Copper Lines
Commission advances Carr’s deregulatory ‘Build America’ agenda
Spectrum
FCC Declines Tribal Window for AWS-3 Auction, but Keeps Door Open for the Future
The agency will take comment on allowing tribes to apply for free spectrum licenses in future auctions.
Spectrum
Proponents Still Pushing for Tribal Licensing Window in Upcoming Auction
A draft version of the FCC's rules for the AWS-3 auction would not include one.
mergers
FCC Approves T-Mobile-Metronet Deal
The wireless carrier committed to end more diversity initiatives.
Digital Inclusion
FCC Flooded with Comments Over Delay in Prison Phone Rate Caps
Hundreds of copy-paste comments urge FCC to fully implement the Martha Wright-Reed Act.
mergers
T-Mobile Ending More Diversity Initiatives as Deals Await Approval
The carrier is in the process of acquiring Metronet and UScellular.
Free Speech
Paramount Pays $16M to Settle ‘60 Minutes’ Suit
Settlement draws ire from Democrats and free speech advocates alike
BEAD
Gomez: Preserve Remaining State Control of BEAD
The FBA president said he was optimistic states would ultimately be able to maximize fiber deployment.
Digital Inclusion
FCC Delays Prison Phone Rate Caps Until 2027
Commissioner Gomez said the agency had chosen 'to ignore both the law and the will of Congress' and that it is 'stalling'
Expert Opinion
Roslyn Layton: With Supreme Court Clarity, It’s Time for Congress to Modernize the USF
The Supreme Court's decision underscores that real reform must come through legislative, not judicial, channels.
Brendan Carr
Trusty Makes FCC Debut At Open Meeting
Carr is delighted by new Republican majority.
FCC
Trusty Confirmed For Five-Year Term
Fetterman joins Republicans again
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Outdated Satellite Rules No Longer Justify Wi-Fi Ban on Cruise Ships
FCC
Senate Confirms Trusty to Serve Out Rosenworcel’s Term
Senate voting Wednesday on giving Trusty a new five-year term beginning July 1.
Democracy
Gomez Dismisses FCC News Distortion Investigations as ‘Baseless’
Under FCC rules, a news distortion case must possess clear evidence that the broadcaster deliberately distorted a factual news report.
FCC
Republican Majority Derailed as FCC Loses Two Members
Senate to accelerate confirmation of Trump nominee Olivia Trusty following Simington’s surprise exit.
