CTIA

Spectrum

Disagreement Persists on Satellite use of Millimeter Wave Spectrum

Satellite companies want easier access, while carriers say that could upend licenses they purchased.

Spectrum

FAA Rules could Hinder Upper C-band Use, Mobile Industry Fears

The aviation industry backed the FAA’s proposed rules.

Wireless

CTIA Reiterates Opposition to FCC Prison Jamming Plan

Carr said last year the FCC could interpret the Communications Act as declaring contraband prison phones 'unauthorized communications'

Wireless

Battle to Bypass Wireless Permitting Continues

New CTIA study reveals efficient wireless development without environmental and historic preservation requirements.

Spectrum

Carriers and Satellite Companies at Odds on Millimeter Wave Spectrum

Satellite operators want easier access, which mobile providers fear would upend licenses they purchased.

Spectrum

Upper C-band Incumbent SES: Don’t Auction More Than 160 Megahertz

The Federal Communications Commission had proposed selling off as much as 180 megahertz in the band.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Accessibility, Consumer Groups Warn Against Scaling Back Broadband Transparency Labels

AARP cautioned the FCC against relying on ISPs’ characterizations of consumer behavior

Expert Opinion

Dean Bubley: CBRS Shared Spectrum Critical for U.S. Wireless Innovation

Federal spectrum auction mandates could threaten CBRS's GAA tier, which enables diverse users from rural ISPs to enterprises to deploy private wireless networks.

Wireless

CTIA Wireless Foundation Launches Catalyst 2026 Grants Program

Competitive grants will award more than $200,000 to wireless innovators

Maine

Bill to Eliminate Maine’s Broadband Authority Struck-and-Replaced by Committee

Maine Connect Authority president criticized what he called ‘surprisingly outdated’ thinking behind the bill.

Wireless

Industries Opposed to FCC Prison Jamming Proposal

Trade groups, companies suggested small-scale trials before moving forward.

Defense Department

Where to Find 800 Megahertz of Spectrum For Auction?

Citizens Broadband Radio Service hasn’t got an explicit defense from the Trump administration, but the FCC hasn’t said it intends to alter it.

permitting

Wireless Industry Wants FCC to Cap Local Permitting Fees, Impose Shot Clocks

State and local governments are concerned about losing authority.

permitting

Broadband Industry Wants FCC to Mandate 60-day Shot Clock for Local Permits

Local governments oppose the idea.

Spectrum

White House Wants Portions of 7 GHz Band for Licensed Use

New Street’s Blair Levin said the memo suggested CBRS was less likely to be auctioned.

Public Safety

House Lawmakers Push for Upgraded 911 Networks

Bills propose federal grants for next-gen 911, enhanced satellite alerts, and improved FCC reporting