Brendan Carr - Broadband Breakfast (Page 3)

Cybersecurity

FCC Picks ioXt Alliance to Head Cyber Trust Mark Program

The previous selection, UL Solutions, withdrew after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr probed its connections to China.

FCC

FCC Eyes Stronger Rules to Combat Robocalls

Proposal could expand verification requirements for telecom providers.

enforcement

AT&T, Verizon Insist to Supreme Court FCC Fine Orders are Binding

The companies want a $100 million refund ‘at the very least.’ Oral arguments are scheduled for April 21.

Drones

Georgia AG Chris Carr Ready to Shoot at Drones to Stop Prison Cellphone Smuggling

Prison contraband crackdown effort expands beyond jamming as drones draw scrutiny.

NTIA

Bill Maguire: The FCC Secures a (Bipartisan!) Win for Rural Broadband

The FCC's unanimous pole attachment ruling is a promising sign of bipartisan pragmatism in broadband policy, the author writes.

Spectrum

FCC to Vote on Relaxing LEO Satellite Power Limits

SpaceX has asked for the change, which incumbent geostationary operators oppose.

5G Wireless

FCC Expands National Security Role, Tightens Limits on Foreign Tech

Agency officials signal broader push into supply chain security and review of emerging technologies.

Public Safety

Defense Department Urges FCC to Oppose DJI Petition Over Security Risks

Pentagon says foreign-made drones pose ‘unacceptable’ national security risks.

Expert Opinion

Aiden Buzzetti: The FCC Should Make Sure EchoStar Creditors Are Paid Back Billions Owed

EchoStar is trying to cash out on spectrum sales while stiffing the companies that built its network.

Public Safety

NextNav Says FCC Should Ignore Opposition, Move Ahead on Rulemaking

Several industry groups have cited harmful interference risks and public safety concerns.

Michael O'Rielly

Calls Grow to Eliminate USDA Broadband Program, Watchdog Group Says

Citizens Against Government Waste targets Rural Utilities Service as duplicative.

NTIA

FCC’s $398 Million Budget Request May Cut 110 Jobs

Despite a budget decrease in FY 2027, the agency is focused on AI and spectrum auctions as priorities

Martha Wright-Reed Act

FCC Grants Securus Temporary Waiver on Prison Video Pricing Rules

Critics say waiver gives Securus an unfair edge as other providers face compliance deadline of Monday, April 6.

FCC

Deadline Set for Comments on FCC’s Lifeline Reform

Stakeholders have until May 4 to weigh in on proposed anti-fraud and eligibility rules.

Satellite

FCC Should be Slow to Block U.S. Market Access, Satellite Companies Say

The agency sought comment on the issue as the E.U. is considering new satellite legislation the U.S. opposes