FCC
Broadcasters Tell FCC to Expand Regulatory Fees to Big Tech, ISPs
NAB says tech giants free-ride on FCC oversight while broadcasters bear the cost.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Satellite
Federal Broadband Policy Is Increasingly Being Recast Around Satellite
With few meaningful competitors, Starlink is the primary beneficiary
USF
ProPublica Investigation Prompts Debate on USF Reform
The report scrutinized the incentive structure of the Alaska Connect Fund subsidies.
mergers
Charter Agrees to Infrastructure Upgrades, Statewide Low-Income Price Locks if California Approves Cox Deal
The company said it would also apply for grant funding to serve all BEAD locations in its footprint if the Commerce Department doesn’t approve the state’s spending plan.
FCC
FCC Proposes Fine Against ISP Over 'Rip and Replace' Inspection Dispute
The agency was denied access twice to the ISP's facilities.
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
Virginia Democrat Urges Spanberger to Resolve Pole Disputes
The governor can use existing rules to make BEAD funding accessible, the Democrat says.
Satellite
EU Looking to Set Aside Most of 2 GHz Band for European Operators
American firm SpaceX is buying 30 megahertz in the band from EchoStar, but could at most access 20 megahertz in Europe under the plan.
Satellite
Amazon to FCC: Globalstar Spectrum Necessary to Compete in D2D Market
The company is planning to take over Apple’s 20 percent stake in Globalstar as part of its acquisition.
Illinois
Junk Fee Ban Bill Headed to Gov. Pritzker’s Desk for Signature
The bill will ban hidden fees and surcharges, increasing price transparency.
Privacy
Trump Mobile Exposes Customer Data in Breach
Security flaw hits T1 phone customers as pre-order claims face scrutiny
Earnings
SpaceX, Ready to Go Public in Massive IPO, Reveals That Starlink Is Paying the Bills
Satellite internet unit is the most profitable segment in a company losing billions on rockets, AI, and social media.
Funding
Luján, Matsui Introduce Bill to Fund Digital Literacy
Legislation would create a nonprofit to fund digital literacy and broadband adoption nationwide.
California
AT&T Sues California Over Copper Landline Mandate
The company also asked the FCC for permission to discontinue traditional phone service.
Digital Inclusion
Study: Bulk Broadband Cuts Gigabit Prices in Half
Consumers would pay $5.6 billion more annually without bulk arrangements, a new study finds.
AT&T
AT&T Brings Connectivity to California Through $19 Billion Investment
The company announced it is upgrading to fiber networks, bringing connection to over 4 million households.
