Spectrum
Hudson: FCC Should ‘Be Very Careful’ About Disrupting CBRS
Republican lawmakers in both chambers of Congress have called for protecting the band.
Free Speech
Sen. Cruz Plans Bill to Combat Government-Driven Censorship
Cruz said recent bipartisan interest could give the bill new momentum
enforcement
FCC Asking Supreme Court to Overturn Fifth Circuit’s AT&T Fine Ruling
The agency said the decision would leave it unable to issue fines.
Free Speech
Senators Clash Over Big Tech ‘Jawboning’ and FCC Power
At hearing, both parties said they backed free speech–but differed on its biggest threat
Free Speech
Legal Experts Warn FCC’s Brendan Carr Edging Toward ‘Coercion’
Panelists likened FCC chairman’s content interventions to 'jawboning'
FCC
GOP Lawmakers, Attorneys General Want More Expansive Congressional Review Act
The Sixth Circuit ruled in August the FCC could reinstate parts of previously nullified rules.
Free Speech
Free Press Blasts 'The Free Press', With Founder Tapped to Lead CBS News
Appointment follows Paramount’s $16 million settlement with Trump, reportedly also including $20 million in future programming benefits.
Spectrum
Levin: Chinese Investment in SpaceX Unlikely to Hold up Spectrum Deal
The FCC will have to clear the company's $17 billion spectrum purchase from EchoStar.
FCC
FCC to Examine Broadband Nutrition Labels at October Meeting
The agency will also take up satellite regulations, NextGen TV, and prison communication rates, among other things.
Digital Inclusion
Libraries and Schools Brace for FCC Cuts to Wi-Fi Programs
‘We don’t yet know the full extent of what this vote means for libraries and schools.’
Digital Inclusion
With Future Funding Blocked, Molaks Drop Legal Challenge to School Bus Wi-Fi
The FCC ended E-Rate funding for off-campus Wi-Fi last week.
Supreme Court
Supreme Court to Consider FTC Firing, Piracy Liability for ISPs in Upcoming Term
Circuit courts are split on whether the FCC can issue fines after SEC v. Jarkesy, but the Supreme Court hasn't yet been asked to weigh in.
Digital Inclusion
FCC to Revisit 2024 Inmate-Calling Rules
FCC chair says 2024 rate caps forced facilities to scale back phone access.
Spectrum
EchoStar Secures Global Rights to 2 GHz Band
An executive from SpaceX, which is acquiring the rights, welcomed the news.
Free Speech
Carr Agrees to Testify Before Senate Panel on His Apparent Threats to Kimmel Show
Democrats and Republicans want answers over FCC threats to TV licenses over Kimmel’s suspension.
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