Spectrum
Frequency Forward Wants FCC Hearing on Musk's China Ties
The group said the agency shouldn't approve SpaceX's latest spectrum deal without such a hearing.
Meta
‘Jawboning’ Debate Resumes over Big Tech and Government Power
Both parties pointed at the other for coercing online platforms.
Spectrum
FCC Plans November Vote on Upper C-band Proposal
The agency said it would seek comment on auctioning up to 180 megahertz.
FCC
Shutdown Likely to Pare Back FCC’s November Meeting
Commissioners clash over whether to continue votes as most FCC staff remain furloughed.
Digital Inclusion
FCC Adopts Higher Rate Caps for Prison Phone Service
The agency also proposed satellite licensing changes.
FCC
FCC Moves to Scale Back Broadband Label Requirements
The commission also moved to delete nearly 400 'outdated' regulations from rulebooks.
Digital Inclusion
FCC to Nearly Double Call Rates for Prison and Jail Inmates
Vote expected Tuesday could raise rates by 83 percent, advocates say.
Spectrum
FCC Plans to Overhaul Rules Governing Upper Microwave Spectrum
A diverse coalition called for a light licensing approach to open idle frequencies.
China
Senate Passes Bill Calling Scrutinizing Ownership of FCC Licensees
The bill would require an annual list of license holders owned in part by the Chinese government, among others.
Expert Opinion
Aiden Buzzetti: Broadcast Innovation is the Key to Balanced News
This article argues that NextGen TV technology could help local broadcasters compete against Big Tech and preserve independent local journalism.
FCC
Chinese Testing Labs Oppose FCC Decertification
The agency has been barring labs owned in part by the Chinese government from its equipment authorization program.
Spectrum
AT&T, EchoStar: Spectrum Sale Won’t Harm Competition
AT&T wants the extra airwaves to boost its fixed wireless service.
Commerce
Senate Commerce Moves to Boost Foreign Investment in High-Tech Sectors
Committee also advances bill to counter cybersecurity risks in oil and gas pipelines.
Donald Trump
Trump’s Gold 'T1 Phone' Nowhere to Be Found
The $499 'Made in America' device never shipped.
Trusty: FCC ‘All In’ on U.S. Wireless Leadership
Commissioner bullish on Upper C-Band spectrum.
Public Safety
FCC Boots Hong Kong Telecom, Citing China Ties
The action followed broader crackdowns on Chinese carriers and blacklisted Huawei and ZTE equipment.
