SpaceX
Prominent Conservative Endorses Carr for FCC Chairman
Next FCC Chair must restore public trust and protect free speech, Brent Bozell said
Election 2024
Sen. Cruz Tells FCC to Hit Pause on Regulation
Rosenworcel made the same request in 2020 after Biden won.
Energy and Commerce
Verizon: Handset Unlocking Rules Need to be Uniform
Issue could be on hold until Trump takes office.
SpaceX
Amazon to FCC: Satellite ISPs Are The Real Deal
New 706 Report shouldn’t exclude satellite internet technology, tech giant says
Election 2024
President Biden Mentions Infrastructure Program as He and Others Congratulate Trump
In his Rose Garden statement of congratulations to Trump, Biden reiterated and emphasized the role of his administration's infrastructure law.
Section 230
FCC’s Carr Sends Message to Big Tech
Also says FCC needs to ensure broadcasters serve the public interest
Commerce
NTIA Approves Digital Equity Funds for Two More States
Ohio to get $23 million and Alaska $5 million
Rural
Mercury Broadband Defaults on Hundreds of RDOF Locations
Largest default was in Michigan, with 640 Census Block Groups
UK
World Leaders, But Not D.C. Trade Groups, Rush to Congratulate Trump
Seems some D.C. trade groups needed extra time to assess impact of Tuesday’s vote.
Education
SHLB: FCC Should Not Cap Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Periods
Schools and libraries should be able to style their lending practices, coalition says
Sixth Circuit
If Elected, Harris Could Double Down on Broadband Regulation
A Harris White House would increase regulation of broadband ISPs, Free State analysts say.
Energy
Amazon’s Bid for Nuclear Energy Rejected by Regulators
Online giant wants nuclear power to keep data centers running amid AI processing demands.
Rip and Replace
Hargray Requests Six Month Rip-and-Replace Extension
Company needs more time to deal with impact of recent hurricanes in South Carolina.
SpaceX
Rosenworcel: Shooting Tragedy Shows Need for Rural Broadband
5G Fund will help reach emergency call centers in rural areas, Chairwoman says.
South Carolina
S.C. Mayor Wants ISPs to Increase Network Redundancy
Says network outages, even for a few hours, are incredibly disruptive to modern economy.
FCC
INCOMPAS Offers Support for EchoStar’s 5G Buildout Extension
EchoStar made a strong and compelling case, trade groups says
