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.
AI
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
Satellite
Amazon Leo Launch Delayed Again as FCC Deployment Deadline Looms
FCC chairman advises the company to address the more than 1,000 satellite shortfall amid launch setbacks.
enforcement
Two Former FCC Chairs Defend Agency’s Fine Powers
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the issue on April 21.
Spectrum
Aviation Industry Speeds Up Estimated Gear Replacement Timeline
Airplane components will need to be replaced to accommodate mobile carriers in the upper C-band.
Homeland Security Department
Domestic Manufacturing of Routers Unlikely in Near Term: Experts
Companies will need to pursue ‘conditional approval’ to circumvent an FCC ban on foreign-made Wi-Fi routers.
Infrastructure
FCC Adopts Copper Retirement, Call Center Onshoring Orders
Chairman Brendan Carr said there ‘may in fact be’ a full commission vote on the Nexstar-TEGNA merger.
Cybersecurity
FCC Bans Import of New Foreign-Made Wi-Fi Routers
Similar to its ban on foreign drones, FCC says companies may apply for an exemption.
enforcement
Without Fines, FCC Rules May Go 'Effectively Unenforced,’ Agency Says
Major wireless carriers are fighting the agency’s ability to issue fines in a legal battle before the Supreme Court.
AI
FCC National Security Council Marks First Year in Action
Officials pointed to new ownership rules, enforcement actions, and cybersecurity efforts.
USF
FCC Bars 7 Individuals After $14 Million E-Rate Fraud
Those convicted will be suspended from all universal service programs for the next three years.
