Broadband Mapping and Data
Senate Passes Bill Requiring Review of Broadband Funding Map
Measure would require FCC and GAO reviews of federal tool used to track broadband deployment spending.
FCC
USF Contribution Factor Hits Record 38.8% in Third Quarter
FCC reduced projected demand by $125 million, but the assessment rate still reached an all-time high.
Rural
Great Plains Communications Says Rural Providers Will Need Support Beyond BEAD
Executive says rising bandwidth demands and sparse population make long-term support necessary.
Public Safety
FCC Commissioner Trusty Highlights National Security and Rural Broadband
Olivia Trusty, one of two Republican FCC Commissioners, returned from a visit to Nebraska hosted by Sen. Deb Fischer (R)
BEAD
Lutnick Aiming for Non-Deployment Guidance ‘Over the Next Two Months’
NTIA also approved Oklahoma’s final BEAD proposal, leaving only California and Illinois awaiting clearance.
USF
Lawmakers Aiming to Circulate Draft USF Framework This Summer
Meanwhile, the FCC is seeking comment on how it might improve USAC
Satellite
Senate Commerce Advances Bills Targeting Satellite Security
Measures include cybersecurity guidelines for commercial satellites and restrictions on foreign operators.
Satellite
Senate Commerce Targets Satellite Security in Next Executive Session
Satellite security and proposed social media warnings headline Commerce committee markup.
Public Safety
House Commerce Committee Clears FirstNet Reauthorization Bill
Updated bill language would still increase NTIA oversight of FirstNet Authority.
NTIA
U.S. Should Plan Early for WRC, Witnesses Say
The international spectrum management conference will focus on satellite issues.
Spectrum
Sens. Luján, Fischer: No Higher Power for Shared Band
Some CBRS users fear interference if the FCC raises power limits.
Public Safety
Senators Eye More Oversight with FirstNet Authority Reauthorization
House lawmakers also circulated draft legislation that would give NTIA more power over FirstNet authority.
Public Safety
Law Enforcement Groups Want More Competition for FirstNet Authority Dollars
Both groups are suing the FCC to prevent FirstNet, operated by AT&T, from accessing more spectrum.
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.
USF
Universal Service Fund Working Group Looking for FCC Briefing
Lawmakers are considering how best to reform the fund.
BEAD
Bipartisan Senators Want to Keep Non-Deployment Funds
Six GOP Senators signed on to a Tuesday letter to the NTIA.
