FCC
Potential FCC Nominees Could Cement GOP Majority
Three GOP contenders could shape FCC’s future direction in the new Trump administration.
E-Rate
FCC's Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Program Faces Uncertain Future
Upcoming Chairman Carr, along with Commissioner Nathan Simington, previously dissented from the decision.
RDOF
Carr: FCC Unlikely to Restore Starlink RDOF Subsidy
Agency denied Starlink $885 million in 2022.
Expert Opinion
Policy Priorities for a Changing Guard at the FCC
Whether a second Trump administration will seize the moment to reset telecom policy is unknown, but the time for action is now.
USF
Ajit Pai: Congress Should Fund the USF
Congress would have to act in order for tech companies to be assessed, said Pai
FCC
Rosenworcel Leaving FCC on January 20, 2025
Rosenworcel’s tenure brought the Space Bureau, updated broadband benchmarks, and connected millions to high-speed internet.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Providers Want FCC Data Cap Inquiry Dropped
The proceeding is unlikely to move forward under a Republican FCC.
FCC
Consumer Groups Upset About a Chairman Brendan Carr
Groups say Carr lacks authority to change Section 230, hasn't pushed back against Trump's threats on broadcast licenses.
FCC
Rosenworcel Congratulates Carr as Next Head of FCC
Starks and Simington also offered praise of the incoming Chairman.
Broadband's Impact
Fact-Checking Group Rebuts FCC’s Carr Over 'False Reports'
NewsGuard accuses FCC Chair-designate of using misinformation from low-credibility outlets to target the media watchdog.
FCC
Trump Names Brendan Carr Next FCC Chairman
Trump called Carr 'a warrior for free speech.'
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.
Election 2024
Prominent Conservative Endorses Carr for FCC Chairman
Next FCC Chair must restore public trust and protect free speech, Brent Bozell said
Election 2024
Sen. Cruz Tells FCC to Hit Pause on Regulation
Rosenworcel made the same request in 2020 after Biden won.
Unlocking
Verizon: Handset Unlocking Rules Need to be Uniform
Issue could be on hold until Trump takes office.
Election 2024
FCC’s Carr Sends Message to Big Tech
Also says FCC needs to ensure broadcasters serve the public interest
