Trump Vance Administration
Lawyer: Republican-Controlled FCC to Shift Telecom Landscape
Deregulation, M&A approvals, and tax policy changes set to reshape the industry under Trump.
5G
Consumer Groups Support EchoStar’s 5G Construction Extension
EchoStar’s commitments will advance public interest goals, OTI and Public Knowledge said.
FCC
INCOMPAS Offers Support for EchoStar’s 5G Buildout Extension
EchoStar made a strong and compelling case, trade groups says
Wireless
EchoStar’s 5G Buildout Extension Challenged at FCC
VTel Wireless concerned about the process used to grant the three-year extension.
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Echostar Sells Dish Network to Focus on 5G Network
The deal would bring more choice to consumers, according to EchoStar
Wireless
FCC Grants EchoStar Request for 5G Buildout Extension
The company agreed to provide a nationwide low-cost plan and other commitments.
FCC
SpaceX, T-Mobile Forge Ahead with Satellite Coverage Plans
SpaceX conducted a study to counter industry claims of harmful interference.
FCC
Small Texas City Losing Cable TV, Keeping Internet after Network Sale
Alpine residents face a future without cable TV as the city’s only traditional pay-TV provider is pulling the plug.
DISH
EchoStar Launches Open-RAN Testing Lab
The lab will conduct field tests for O-RAN components from multiple vendors.
DC Circuit
Court Upholds FCC Approval of Starlink’s LEO Launch License
'Because the FCC’s order was lawful and reasonably explained, we affirm," said Circuit Judge Neomi Rao.
DISH
Wireless Carriers Can Support 16 Million Fixed Wireless Customers, New Street Says
The four major providers will run out of fixed wireless capacity in 2029, the research firm predicted.
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Hawaii Governor, PUC Block ISP Sandwich Isles from Shutting Down
SIC did not go forward with plans to shut off wireline phone and Internet service at 12:01 a.m. on June 1.
FCC
Dish Wireless Seeks FCC Help With Affordable Connectivity Transition
The company needs to be designed as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier to promote the Lifeline option, it said.
FCC
Ted Hearn: Is a Ban on Cable and Satellite ‘Junk Fees’ Rate Regulation?
The Federal Communications Commission says no.
ACP
New DISH CEO Hamid Akhavan, Data Submission on Affordable Connectivity Program
Hamid Akhavan is to be the CEO and president of DISH Network and Echostar following the finalization of their merger.
Space Bureau
DISH Agrees to First FCC Enforcement Action Over Space Debris
DISH did not adhere to its plan for disposing of a satellite, the commission said.
