Infrastructure
California Bill Tightens Scrap-Metal Rules, Raises Theft Penalties
Backed by cities, utilities, and broadband groups statewide
CTIA
CTIA – The Wireless Association, is a leading trade group representing mobile wireless service providers.
Spectrum
FCC Plans November Vote on Upper C-band Proposal
The agency said it would seek comment on auctioning up to 180 megahertz.
Robocalls
Former FCC Commissioner, Wireless Group Oppose Michigan Robocall Crackdown
State warned the bill could invite costly and overlapping litigation.
Spectrum
FCC Plans to Overhaul Rules Governing Upper Microwave Spectrum
A diverse coalition called for a light licensing approach to open idle frequencies.
Spectrum
Carriers, Airlines Say 180 Megahertz of Upper C-band Could be Auctioned Safely
Satellite video distribution services would need to be compressed or relocated.
Privacy
FCC Data Breach Order Under Review, Agency Says
The telecom industry still wants a court decision upholding the rules overturned.
Spectrum
Carriers Push FCC for Extra Upper C-Band Spectrum
CTIA wants 220 megahertz of Upper C-Band for 5G; Congress only guaranteed 100 megahertz.
FCC
Utilities Reject FCC Bid to Open Streetlights for Broadband
Utilities also criticized limits on make-ready charges proposed in the FCC’s pole attachment plan.
Spectrum
NTIA Administrator Roth on Strategy for Federal Spectrum Reallocation
Arielle Roth outlines agency approach to identifying 500 megahertz of federal spectrum for commercial access.
Satellite
Satellite Operators Urge FCC to Exempt Them From NEPA Review
Debate comes as the FCC considers expanding categorical exclusions under National Environmental Policy Act for satellite and wireless operators.
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
5G Wireless
U.S. Wireless Data Traffic Hit Record High in 2024
Americans used a record 132 trillion megabytes of wireless data in 2024, a sharp increase from the previous year.
Copyright
SCOTUS Told Fourth Circuit Ruling Could Cut Off Families From Internet
Broad coalition urges justices to reject $1 billion piracy verdict against Cox Communications.
FCC
FCC Shields ISPs from Paying Agency Regulatory Fees
Broadcasters’ proposal to assess broadband, tech, and equipment makers fails to gain traction.
Spectrum
SpaceX, CTIA at Odds on Millimeter Wave Spectrum
The satellite operator said it wanted easier access to airwaves above 24 GHz.
