FCC

FCC

Coalition Presses FCC to Overturn T-Mobile–UScellular Approval

Rural and labor groups say the FCC relied on a flawed view of competition.

FCC

FCC Auction Authority Renewal Sparks Debate on Spectrum Design, Federal Reallocation

Congress extends FCC auction authority through 2034 with 800 MHz mid-band requirement.

Fiber

Consolidated Rebranding as Fidium

The company is aiming for 2 million fiber pasings by the end of 2027.

Satellite

FCC Space Bureau Chief: 'We Are in the Space Industrial Revolution'

Bureau Chief Jay Schwarz said shift from a 'scarcity mindset' to an 'abundance mindset' in space policy needed to continue.

Congress

House Panel Pushes GOP-Led Broadband Permitting Package

Twenty-nine-bill slate would impose shot clocks and narrow environmental reviews to speed broadband deployment.

FCC

‘Right Out of Goodfellas’: Cruz Slams Carr over Kimmel

New Street's Levin said actual license revocations would be 'close to impossible.'

Satellite

Satellite Operators Urge FCC to Exempt Them From NEPA Review

Debate comes as the FCC considers expanding categorical exclusions under National Environmental Policy Act for satellite and wireless operators.

FCC

Democrats Demand Carr’s Resignation Over Kimmel

They said his public comments prompted Nexstar, Sinclair, and ultimately ABC to pull the late-night show.

FCC

Trusty: ‘Greater Transparency and Accountability’ Needed in FCC Funding Programs

The commissioner outlined her priorities for the agency at a Free State Foundation event Thursday.

USF

Consumers’ Research Drops USF Challenge, But Battle Likely Not Over

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in June that the $8 billion-per-year fund was constitutional.

Spectrum

NextNav, SIA Still at Odds on GPS Backup

Users of the 900 MHz band fear interference, which NextNav maintains it could avoid.

FCC

FCC Plans October Vote to Revisit Prison Phone Rate Caps

Move sets up clash with nearly 100 advocacy groups, state AGs, and lawmakers backing protections.

USF

USF Contribution Factor to Hit Record 38.1 Percent

Trade groups submitted comments Monday to lawmakers working on modernizing the fund.

USF

Rural Telcos Urge Focus on Operational Expenses for Universal Service

WISPA said the smallest ISPs shouldn't have to contribute.

Digital Inclusion

Affordable Connectivity Program Reached More Than Twice the Families of Lifeline

At Georgetown panel, researchers credit public-private partnerships for ACP's 43% take rate vs. Lifeline's 20%.

USF

Participants Urge Against Appropriations for USF

Some commenters said Lifeline benefits should be upped to $30 per month.