CTIA

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Maine Connect Authority president criticized what he called ‘surprisingly outdated’ thinking behind the bill.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

enforcement

CTIA, Chamber of Commerce Want FCC Forfeiture Process Struck Down

The Supreme Court will deliberate Jan. 9 on whether to weigh in on the issue.

Virginia

On Pole Attachments, Industry Groups Battle Over Cost Caps and Utility Control

Comcast cited 13,000 Virginia locations facing delayed deployments from pole disputes.

permitting

Senate Unveils RAIL Act Days After House Advances Its Own Version

The bill would set permitting deadlines for work in railroad rights-of-way.

Cybersecurity

Cantwell, Gomez Don’t Want FCC to Repeal Cybersecurity Rule

The agency will vote on repealing a January order that expanded cybersecurity obligations for telecom providers.

permitting

House Communications Subcommittee Advances GOP Broadband Permitting Package

The bills would set shot clocks on state and local permitting agencies and make it easier for ISPs to cross railroads.