Broadband Mapping and Data
Sens. Fischer, Cortez Mastro Introduce MAP for Broadband Funding Act
Bill pushes FCC to improve functionality and and transparency of broadband spending map
Expert Opinion
Roslyn Layton: With Supreme Court Clarity, It’s Time for Congress to Modernize the USF
The Supreme Court's decision underscores that real reform must come through legislative, not judicial, channels.
Spectrum
Cantwell Opposed to Senate GOP’s Spectrum Language
She cited concerns about protecting airplane altimeters and military systems.
USF
USF Working Group Relaunched
The fund's contribution factor will decrease slightly to 36 percent for the third quarter.
BEAD
Lutnick Promises New Funding Notice for BEAD, Funds Released This Year
Declines to comment on rebidding, or on per-location cost caps
Fiber Connect
Sen. Blackburn Wants More Spectrum in Reconciliation
Other Senate Republicans are looking for more protections for military airwaves.
Spectrum
WISPA Wants CBRS Protection in Massive Reconciliation Bill
The Defense Department and AT&T have proposed auctioning off at least some of the shared band.
Chips
Senate Panel Advances Trusty’s FCC Nomination
Committee also approves FACT Act and another bipartisan bill impacting FCC operations.
Congress
Trusty Gets Her Commerce Committee Vote on April 30
Senate confirmation would give Republicans a 3–2 FCC majority.
BEAD
Senators From Both Parties Press Roth on BEAD Changes
The nominee to head the NTIA said she would consult with stakeholders if a per-location spending cap came up.
precision agriculture
Precision Agriculture Requires 'All-of-the-Above' Connectivity Approach, Experts Say
Agricultural connectivity requirements differ fundamentally from residential broadband needs
Defense Department
FCC's Carr Wants Spectrum Pipeline with Auction Authority
The Defense Department has opposed the idea.
broadband
Fischer to Chair Senate Telecommunications Subcommittee
Panel oversees the Federal Communications Commission and National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Defense Department
Senators Look for Way Forward on Spectrum Impasse
Lawmakers are looking to include FCC spectrum auction authority in upcoming budget legislation.
Defense Department
Commerce Nominee Lutnick Leans Toward 5G Carriers on Spectrum
The GOP is looking to get spectrum auction authority into a budget reconciliation bill this year.
Cybersecurity
Senators Propose Telecom Bill Targeting Foreign Adversaries
Bill would target China, Russia, and North Korea.
