USF
Participants Urge Against Appropriations for USF
Some commenters said Lifeline benefits should be upped to $30 per month.
FCC
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.
FCC
FCC to Seek Input on State, Local Barriers to Telecom Projects
The agency will also vote on whether to set up an accelerated docket for wireless permitting disputes
Spectrum
Senate Republicans to FCC: Protect 6 GHz, CBRS
The NTIA head also urged preserving the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi on Wednesday.
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Proposal to Scale Back Broadband Standards Draws Fire
Rural co-ops press FCC for symmetrical 100 * 100 Mbps broadband standard
enforcement
Second Circuit Affirms FCC's $47 Million Fine Against Verizon
There was already a circuit split on whether the FCC's forfeiture process is legal.
Spectrum
NTIA Identifies 5 Megahertz of NOAA Spectrum for Auction
The NTIA head also urged the FCC to protect Wi-Fi.
FCC
FCC Withdraws Recognition from Chinese Labs
The FCC has moved to revoke recognition of several Chinese government-linked test labs that certified electronics for U.S. use
Spectrum
Carr Ends EchoStar Probes
The moves comes after the company inked two major deals to sell much of its spectrum.
Spectrum
SpaceX Buying EchoStar Satellite Spectrum for $17 Billion
EchoStar said the deal should end FCC inquiries into the company's spectrum licenses.
USF
Rural Carriers: Operating Expense Support From Universal Service Necessary
The carriers say their legacy USF support has dwindled as the FCC phased out legacy programs in favor of competitive auctions.
Public Safety
FCC to Let Prisons Jam Contraband Cell Phones
Carr announces future rulemaking in Arkansas alongside federal and state officials.
Congress
House Panel Keeps FCC Budget Flat in 2026
Full committee denies FCC’s $26M budget raise request.
Spectrum
AT&T CFO: EchoStar Spectrum a Boon to Fixed Wireless
Analysts estimated the extra airwaves could support an additional 900,000 fixed wireless subscribers.
