Spectrum
Senate Republicans to FCC: Protect 6 GHz, CBRS
The NTIA head also urged preserving the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi on Wednesday.
CTIA
CTIA – The Wireless Association, is a leading trade group representing mobile wireless service providers.
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.
Privacy
Court Finds FCC Data Breach Rules Not Blocked by Congressional Review Act
Telecom industry groups had said the rules were too similar to ones Congress axed under the Congressional Review Act
FCC
Industry Groups Ask FCC to Rescind Certain Cybersecurity Regulations
Groups call regulations ‘onerous and vague.’
FCC
FCC Unanimously Votes to Narrow Environmental Review Rules Under Amended NEPA
It’s about ‘striking the right balance.’
Satellite
FCC Adopts New Satellite Licensing Reforms
SpaceX, Kuiper pushed for more flexibility; CTIA warned of 5G interference risks
Infrastructure
FCC to Narrow Environmental and Historic Reviews of Wireless Build
Certain small cells, towers, and rural 5G builds may soon bypass NEPA and historic site reviews
Spectrum
FCC Declines Tribal Window for AWS-3 Auction, but Keeps Door Open for the Future
The agency will take comment on allowing tribes to apply for free spectrum licenses in future auctions.
Pole Attachments
Utilities, Cable Still at Odds on Draft Pole Order
Groups are continuing to meet with staff ahead of Thursday's vote.
enforcement
Carr FCC Fighting to Keep $57 Million Fine against AT&T
The agency is trying to protect its ability to levy fines.
Spectrum
Proponents Still Pushing for Tribal Licensing Window in Upcoming Auction
A draft version of the FCC's rules for the AWS-3 auction would not include one.
Spectrum
FCC Draft Order Would Decline Tribal Window for AWS-3 Auction
The agency said the law allowing the auction prohibited a Tribal priority window.
