Broadband Mapping and Data
Fixed Wireless Faster in Urban Areas: Ookla
T-Mobile posted the fastest fixed wireless speeds of the three national carriers
permitting
ISPs Back Lumos in Ohio Permitting Dispute
Two counties in the state objected to Lumos's request that the FCC overrule their requirements
Satellite
Carr Defends Satellite Licensing Order
House Science Committee lawmakers had asked to postpone the overhaul
Fiber
ISPs Want to Continue to Discontinue Copper Service
The FCC approved Verizon’s request to discontinue legacy service later this year across eight states. AT&T and Fidium are also asking.
FCC
FCC’s E-Rate Proposal Draws Early Pushback from Schools, Libraries
Advocates were quick to weigh in after the sweeping proposal hit the Federal Register Friday
Funding
Task Force Calls for Congress to Cement USF’s Legal, Financial Foundations
Report advocates modernization as FCC considers retrenchment across major programs
FCC
ABC Sues FCC Over Challenge to Its Broadcast Licenses, Saying Actions Present 'Existential Threat'
The FCC launched a review in April of 8 ABC local broadcast licenses well before they expire.
Digital Inclusion
Most E-Rate Funds Spent in Highest-Need Areas, Researcher Says
In fiscal year 2024, the program spent 62 percent of funding on broadband subscriptions and 35 percent on networking gear
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Pleased With Pace of Broadband Deployments
The agency's 706 report did not include analysis of broadband affordability or adoption
enforcement
AT&T Seeking Refund on FCC Location Data Fine
T-Mobile and Verizon are also looking for refunds after the Supreme Court ruled initial forfeiture orders are nonbinding
Cybersecurity
House Committee Wants More FCC Oversight of Chinese Firms
Barred from providing consumer service, Chinese firms still provide networking and cloud services, lawmakers found
People
White House Nominates Danielle Thumann for FCC Spot
A senior attorney in FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s office, she would give Republicans a 3-1 majority at the agency
FCC
FCC Approves Proposal on Unlicensed Spectrum for Direct-to-Device, Without 900 MHz
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said the agency was working on ‘three big, new spectrum auctions’ for 2028
FCC
Communications Act Could Give FCC Commissioners Firmer Legal Footing Than Slaughter
Unlike the FTC, Congress intentionally designed the FCC as a bipartisan commission, one expert said
Wireless
GOP Senators Want Phone Unlocking Mandate
The cable industry and SpaceX have also pushed for the policy
Privacy
Sixth Circuit to Rehear Case on FCC Data Breach Rules
Telecom industry groups and Republican lawmakers said the court’s previous decision made it harder for Congress to nullify disfavored rules
