White Paper
No Permission Needed: Unlicensed Spectrum, Wi-Fi, and America’s Competitive Advantage
In modern China’s internet, permissionless innovation is anathema. In the U.S., it’s a success story.
Rip and Replace
Defense Bill Has $3 Billion for FCC's 'Rip and Replace' Program
The defense bill would allow the FCC to borrow $3.08 billion from the U.S. Treasury within 90 days to finance rip and replace.
Broadband's Impact
TikTok Ban Nears as Appeals Court Upholds Divestiture Law
The D.C. Circuit ruling puts ByteDance on the clock to appeal to the Supreme Court or risk losing TikTok’s U.S. market by mid-January.
Satellite
Positioning Navigation and Timing Executives Want More Resiliency for GPS
Telecommunications industry may be vulnerable in the event of PNT sabotage.
Cybersecurity
Rosenworcel Proposes Stronger Cybersecurity Rules After China-Backed Hack
The FCC chairwoman circulated an order mandating cybersecurity measures and an item that would seek comment on further steps.
Rip and Replace
Rosenworcel: 30 Providers Completed 'Rip and Replace', More Funding Still Needed
The FCC chairwoman told lawmakers half the participants reported being unable to finish work without more funding.
FCC
FCC Unanimously Moves to Update Subsea Cable Rules
The agency is responsible for licensing underwater cable facilities connecting to the U.S.
Broadband's Impact
Fact-Checking Group Rebuts FCC’s Carr Over 'False Reports'
NewsGuard accuses FCC Chair-designate of using misinformation from low-credibility outlets to target the media watchdog.
Trump Vance Administration
Lawyer: Republican-Controlled FCC to Shift Telecom Landscape
Deregulation, M&A approvals, and tax policy changes set to reshape the industry under Trump.
Election 2024
Flood of Misinformation Raises Future Election Concerns: Experts
At the same time, the U.S. election was largely trouble-free.
Election 2024
Federal Agencies Say Russia and Iran Ramping Up Voter Influence Campaigns
Russian actors 'are manufacturing videos and creating fake articles to undermine the legitimacy of the election,' the agencies said.
Infrastructure
FCC to Take Up Undersea Cable Review in November
U.S. lawmakers recently said they're worried about the infrastructure being sabotaged.
Election 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Corning Plant in Michigan to Promote CHIPS Act
The move comes one week after the Biden-Harris administration announced $325 million in support for another Hemlock Semiconductor factory in Michigan.
FCC
If Trump Won, What Would Carr Do as FCC Chairman?
The agency's senior Republican outlined policy priorities in his Project 2025 chapter.
Election 2024
Chinese Hackers Targeted Phones of Trump, Vance and Harris Campaign
China is believed by U.S. intelligence officials to be taking a neutral stance in the race and is instead focused on down-ballot races.
Public Safety
Senators Urge Biden to Review Subsea Cable Security
Lawmakers stressed subsea internet cables are vulnerable to attack by Russia, China, or other hostile actors.
