Congress
House Panel Pushes GOP-Led Broadband Permitting Package
Twenty-nine-bill slate would impose shot clocks and narrow environmental reviews to speed broadband deployment.
Expert Opinion
Joe Kane: The FCC Has No Mandate to Police Speech in the 'Public Interest'
When Chairman Carr purports to wield the public interest standard against broadcast content, he routinely speaks as though it was a standalone power of the Commission.
FCC
‘Right Out of Goodfellas’: Cruz Slams Carr over Kimmel
New Street's Levin said actual license revocations would be 'close to impossible.'
Satellite
Satellite Operators Urge FCC to Exempt Them From NEPA Review
Debate comes as the FCC considers expanding categorical exclusions under National Environmental Policy Act for satellite and wireless operators.
Resilient Digital Infrastructure
Experts Warn U.S. Needs ‘System-of-Systems’ Resilience
'The key performance indicator going forward is how quickly you can recover,' panelist said.
FCC
Democrats Demand Carr’s Resignation Over Kimmel
They said his public comments prompted Nexstar, Sinclair, and ultimately ABC to pull the late-night show.
FCC
Trusty: ‘Greater Transparency and Accountability’ Needed in FCC Funding Programs
The commissioner outlined her priorities for the agency at a Free State Foundation event Thursday.
Spectrum
NextNav, SIA Still at Odds on GPS Backup
Users of the 900 MHz band fear interference, which NextNav maintains it could avoid.
Spectrum
Opponents to D.C. Circuit: FCC Plan for More FirstNet Spectrum Unlawful
Oral arguments in the case haven't been scheduled.
FCC
FCC Plans October Vote to Revisit Prison Phone Rate Caps
Move sets up clash with nearly 100 advocacy groups, state AGs, and lawmakers backing protections.
USF
USF Contribution Factor to Hit Record 38.1 Percent
Trade groups submitted comments Monday to lawmakers working on modernizing the fund.
USF
Rural Telcos Urge Focus on Operational Expenses for Universal Service
WISPA said the smallest ISPs shouldn't have to contribute.
USF
Participants Urge Against Appropriations for USF
Some commenters said Lifeline benefits should be upped to $30 per month.
ITI
Don’t Ban Test Labs in China, Tech Industry Says
The FCC estimates 75 percent of new wireless devices are tested in the country.
FCC
Exclusive Interview with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
On restoring U.S leadership in wireless, the C band auction that we have to conduct within the next two years is probably one of the top priorities inside the building, Carr said.
Satellite
FCC’s Carr Stresses Competition, Spectrum, SpaceX in Aerospace Summit Remarks
Carr highlighted U.S. progress in satellite technology and efforts to expand the space economy.
