USF
Universal Service Fund a ‘Nightmare’, Says Litigation Foe
The Supreme Court is set to decide whether the $8 billion-per-year fund is constitutional.
Democracy
Gomez Warns FCC Being ‘Weaponized’ Under Trump Administration
‘This FCC has been weighing in on partisan issues that go far beyond our core responsibilities,' she said.
Spectrum
Higher Power Levels in Battle Between Commercial Wireless and Shared Spectrum
The 5G industry has favored increasing power in the shared CBRS band; a coalition of unlicensed wireless and public interest groups oppose
FCC
FCC’s Carr To Investigate Comcast Over DEI Programs
Investigating ‘invidious’ discrimination within company
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.
Spectrum
FCC to Vote on AWS Auction, Inquiry into Upper C-Band
The agency's first meeting with Chairman Brendan Carr at the helm is set for Feb. 27.
Privacy
Judges Probe FCC’s $57 Million Fine Against AT&T
The company argued FCC fines were invalid under SEC v. Jarkesy
Public Safety
FCC’s Starks Visits L.A. in Response to Wildfires
Met with local officials to discuss relief efforts
FCC
Chairman Carr Adds to FCC’s Senior Staff
Speech-focused attorney Adam Candeub named FCC General Counsel
Robocall
FCC Proposes Almost $4.5 Million Fine for Illegal Robocall Scheme
Republican Simington continues to vote against fines.
Digital Inclusion
FCC Defends Most Broadcaster Demographic Reporting
The agency dropped its defense of the nonbinary classification in its equal employment opportunity reporting rules.
Project 2025 Broadband
ACA Connects Pushes for Less Regulation, Faster BEAD Deployment
The industry group laid out its 2025 broadband policy priorities under President Donald Trump.
Public Safety
Carr Visits North Carolina In Hurricane Helene Aftermath
First official trip taken since Carr took over as FCC Chairman.
Funding
FCC Probing NPR, PBS on Possible Ad Ban Violation
FCC Chairman Carr revealed probe in letter to head of both broadcasters.
Digital Inclusion
Equity on the Line: Telecom’s DEI Dilemma
FCC ends DEI priorities after Trump’s executive order, leaving telecom’s equity mandates in limbo.
Infrastructure
Carr Ends Biden-Era Plan For Broadband Environmental Regulations
Proposal would have required more environmental checks on cell tower construction.
