Satellite
Carr Not Receptive to Amazon’s Petition to Deny SpaceX Application
He posted on social media the company should focus on its own behind-schedule constellation.
Spectrum
Sens. Luján, Fischer: No Higher Power for Shared Band
Some CBRS users fear interference if the FCC raises power limits.
Infrastructure
FCC’s March Agenda: Copper Retirement, Call Center Onshoring
The agency’s next open meeting is set for March 26, 2026
Digital Inclusion
Bill Revoking State-Run Lifeline Eligibility Introduced
The bill could impact Oregon and Texas, the remaining two states with their own Lifeline verification process.
Satellite
FCC Seeking Comment on U.S. Firms’ Access to Foreign Satellite Markets
The agency argued draft European regulations would be barriers to American companies.
enforcement
Major Telecom Trade Groups to Supreme Court: FCC Can’t Fine Us
The high court will hear arguments on the issue in April
mergers
FCC Approves $34.5 Billion Charter-Cox Merger
The combined company would have about 36 million broadband subs.
Public Safety
NextNav Suggests CalChiefs Was Misinformed By Interest Groups
CalChiefs and nonprofit Wi-Fi Alliance oppose NextNav's GPS project, citing public safety concerns.
mergers
New Bill Would Impose Shot Clocks on FCC Merger Reviews
Denials and hearing referrals would have to be voted on by commissioners.
Digital Inclusion
Securus, Pay Tel Looking to Drop Legal Challenge to Prison Phone Rates
The FCC issued a new order last year raising its price caps.
Infrastructure
Tower Companies Not Letting up on Push for EchoStar Deal Conditions
The Wireless Infrastructure Association made its case to the FCC’s top lawyer.
Wireless
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Opposes Jamming Mobile Phones in State Prisons
Business group backs managed access systems over signal interference
enforcement
AT&T, Verizon Make Case Against FCC Forfeiture Process to Supreme Court
Fines are the agency’s main enforcement mechanism.
Spectrum
Disagreement Persists on Satellite use of Millimeter Wave Spectrum
Satellite companies want easier access, while carriers say that could upend licenses they purchased.
Spectrum
Carr Advisor Wants More Study on CBRS Usage
‘How do we gauge success in a way that’s quantitative?’
Digital Inclusion
FCC Proposes More Lifeline Vetting
The agency also moved to expand private broadband use in the lower 900 MHz band.
