Spectrum
FCC Unfairly Targeting EchoStar, Former Commissioner Simington Says
The agency probes risk disrupting the market for spectrum licenses, former GOP commissioner wrote
BEAD
States Hoping for Flexibility in Upcoming BEAD Rules
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told senators Wednesday the new rules would be coming "shortly."
Spectrum
EchoStar Skips Another Multi-Million Dollar Interest Payment
Missed payments total over $500 million
Spectrum
EchoStar Pushes Back on SpaceX Bid to Open Satellite Spectrum
The FCC had sought comment on claims that EchoStar was underusing spectrum.
Charter
Charter-Cox Merger Provides Convergence Runway
Analysts don't expect the deal to face regulatory hurdles.
BEAD
FBA 'Cautiously Optimistic’ About Fiber’s Role in BEAD
The Trump administration is expected to hand down new guidance this summer.
Spectrum
FCC Reviews EchoStar’s 2 GHz Spectrum Rights
Move follows SpaceX's push to open the band to new satellite entrants.
BEAD
BEAD Guidance to States Delayed Until Summer
States had been expecting an update this month.
Defense Department
Digital Progress Institute Backs Spectrum Pipeline
The Defense Department has reportedly proposed auctioning CBRS spectrum.
Privacy
FCC Urges Judges Not to Follow Fifth Circuit in Striking Down Fines
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, previously critical of the penalties, defended them on Monday.
Media Ownership
FCC Defends Media Ownership Rules Before Eighth Circuit
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr opposes the rules, and is expected to roll them back regardless of the outcome.
FCC
FCC Commissioner Starks to Resign ‘This Spring’
With Starks leaving, Carr could have a majority sooner than he expected.
Funding
White House Seen as Introducing Uncertainty, Cutting Regulations
The Trump administration has been pushing out federal workers and attempting to freeze spending.
TPI
Policy Experts Consider Future of the Universal Service Fund
Panelists also discussed BEAD at Technology Policy Institute event
FCC
FCC’s Diversity Probe Into Comcast Draws Fire from Starks
Democrat fears Carr’s probe exceeds FCC authority.
Spectrum
T-Mobile, SpaceX to Launch Direct-to-Device Service in July
The satellite company is angling for spectrum sought after by the 5G carriers.
