Defense Department
Digital Progress Institute Backs Spectrum Pipeline
The Defense Department has reportedly proposed auctioning CBRS spectrum.
CTIA
CTIA – The Wireless Association, is a leading trade group representing mobile wireless service providers.
enforcement
Telecom Industry Groups: FCC Can’t Issue Fines After Jarkesy
The agency's chairman has defended its enforcement power.
Digital Inclusion
California Assembly Committee Advances Broadband Affordability, Copper Retirement Bills
A similar affordability law went into effect in New York earlier this year.
OTI
FCC Flooded With Opposition to NextNav’s GPS Backup Proposal
Groups say reworking 900 MHz band threatens millions of critical devices.
Public Safety
Voice Providers, Public Safety at Odds on Loosening Outage Reporting
Reply comments came in for the FCC's 'delete, delete, delete' docket on Monday.
FCC
Industry Urges FCC to Revisit Environmental Review Rules
CTIA asks the FCC to exempt most wireless projects from NEPA review.
Spectrum
Tribes, Industry Still Disagree on Auction Priority Window
The FCC is considering boosting Tribal spectrum access as part of an upcoming auction.
Broadband's Impact
Trade Groups Ask FCC to Loosen Engineer Certification, Broadband Label Rules
The agency had requested input on rules it could consider repealing.
Spectrum
Industry and Tribes at Odds on Tribal Priority Window
The FCC took comment on boosting Tribal access to spectrum ahead of an upcoming auction.
Infrastructure
Wireless Association: Exempt Deployments from Environmental Policy Act
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comment on the proposal.
Expert Opinion
Dean Bubley: Does AI Drive Demand for Mobile Spectrum?
Hundreds of millions of people are using mostly text-based AI applications.
Briefs
Telecom Groups Push Back on Rhode Island Broadband Bill
The bill would require ISPs to report broadband speeds, service disruptions, and consumer subscriptions.
FCC
Industry Backs FCC’s Push to Eliminate ‘Outdated’ Regulations
Broadcasters, cable, and wireless groups have extensive wish lists for the FCC’s ‘Delete, Delete, Delete’ initiative.
Spectrum
Ajit Pai to Lead CTIA, Wireless Lobby Announces
Pai chaired the FCC under the first Trump administration and worked on Trump's transition team in 2024.
Fiber
Copper Theft and Vandalism Threatening Critical Infrastructure, Say Industry Leaders
Copper theft has evolved beyond petty crime into organized operations.
Defense Department
Senators Look for Way Forward on Spectrum Impasse
Lawmakers are looking to include FCC spectrum auction authority in upcoming budget legislation.
