Ziply
CEOs Call for Regulatory Reform to Retire Copper Networks
Decades-old regulations are stifling broadband innovation and slowing the transition to fiber, they said.
AT&T
AT&T is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States.
Mobile
15 Democratic Attorneys General Want FCC to Unlock Phones
The FCC unanimously proposed a 60-day unlocking requirement in July.
Cox Communications
ACP Fallout: Wireline Retains Most, Wireless and Satellite Face Major Losses
Wireline retains 90% of ACP subscribers, while wireless faces 70-80% losses.
Public Safety
Telecom Industry Summit Puts Focus on Harms from Copper Theft
Surge in network vandalism and theft prompt industry push for tougher laws protecting communications infrastructure.
Mobile
AT&T Wants Two Years to Comply with FCC’s Mobile Phone Unlocking Proposal
An FCC 60-day phone unlocking mandate would exceed agency authority, AT&T argued.
Mobile
Carriers Split on FCC's Phone Unlocking Proposal
'We have total inconsistency right now in the rules,' said Jeff Blum, executive vice president of external and government affairs at Echostar.
OTI
Consumer Groups and CTIA Differ on Higher Power Levels for CBRS Spectrum
The FCC asked for input on updates to the Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum in August.
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.
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.
Mobile
NTIA to FCC: Tighten 60-Day Mobile Phone Unlocking Plan
'We urge the FCC to explore ways to further reduce the wait wherever possible.'
USF
High Court Skeptical of Shielding USF from False Claims Act
Justices appeared receptive to a narrow ruling in the government's favor.
Open Access
Placerville, California, to Build City-Owned Open Access Fiber Network
Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Placerville 'strikes gold' with $20 million broadband project.
dark fiber
USTelecom Defends 2020 Dark Fiber Order
Association said ISPs are not being cut out of competition.
SpaceX
If Trump Won, What Would Carr Do as FCC Chairman?
The agency's senior Republican outlined policy priorities in his Project 2025 chapter.
AT&T
AT&T Offers $10,000 Reward for Nabbing Copper Thieves
Money will go to anyone who provides information leading to an arrest and conviction
USF
AT&T and Feds Disagree on Whether Government ‘Provides’ USF Money
The company wants SCOTUS to find the fund isn't covered by the False Claims Act.
