Expert Opinion
Jonathan Williams: Super-Sizing Benefits of the Big Beautiful Bill
The author is the chief economist of the Federal Communications Commission.
FCC
FCC Approves Upper C-Band Plan, Opening 160 MHz for Wireless Auction
The proceeding required extensive coordination with wireless carriers, satellite operators, broadcasters, and aviation stakeholders
Spectrum
FCC Not Planning Tribal Licensing Window for Upper C-Band Auction
The agency adopted CTIA’s proposed interference limits
Spectrum
Carriers Want Upper C-band Rules in 60 Days
SES said it would cost $3.6 billion to clear the band, and Eutelsat estimated its costs would be $750 million
Satellite
South Texas Residents Sue SpaceX Over Alleged Damage Caused by Starship
Residents claim home damage from powerful rocket vibrations.
Spectrum
Airlines Want Reimbursement for Retrofitting Gear After Upper C-Band Auction
Wireless carriers, who would be on the hook, have opposed the idea.
Satellite
AST to De-Orbit Satellite After Failed Launch
The Orlando Sentinel first reported the FAA grounded the Blue Origin rocket used pending an investigation.
Spectrum
Funding Nearly Secured for 2.7 GHz Studies, NTIA Says
The agency is looking to open federal spectrum to commercial mobile use.
Public Safety
FAA Proposes $70K Fine Against Verizon Over Battery Shipments
The aviation regulator claims Verizon failed to disclose shipment of hazardous materials.
Spectrum
Aviation Industry Speeds Up Estimated Gear Replacement Timeline
Airplane components will need to be replaced to accommodate mobile carriers in the upper C-band.
Spectrum
Wireless, Aviation Industries Still Disagree on Some Proposed Upper C-band Rules
The mobile carriers said proposed FAA rules were too restrictive.
Spectrum
FAA Rules could Hinder Upper C-band Use, Mobile Industry Fears
The aviation industry backed the FAA’s proposed rules.
Spectrum
Upper C-band Incumbent SES: Don’t Auction More Than 160 Megahertz
The Federal Communications Commission had proposed selling off as much as 180 megahertz in the band.
Commerce Department
Record Shutdown Leaves Communications Agencies Strained Despite Senate Action
The shutdown slowed down broadband rollout, telecom licensing, merger activity.
Defense Department
Joel Thayer: Why the Pentagon Wants Ligado’s Scalp
The dispute over Ligado highlights a clash between the FCC’s spectrum policy decisions and Defense Department’s efforts to block them.
SpaceX
Senators Propose Bill to Improve U.S. Space Industry Competitiveness and Efficiency
Goal is to streamline regulatory frameworks, foster innovation.
