FCC
Congress Pushes for National Broadband Strategy With NTIA Reauthorization Act
The Act requires the NTIA to harmonize more than 100 federal initiatives to expand high-speed internet. It also increases reporting and oversight requirements.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
FCC
T-Mobile to Buy UScellular for $4.4 Billion
The company acquired Mint Mobile last year and merged with Sprint in 2020.
FCC
Rep. Latta Resolution Aimed at Blocking FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules
Latta offered his resolution one day after the FCC's Net Neutrality rules were published in the Federal Register.
SpaceX
Astronomers Fear Destructive Light Pollution From FCC’s ‘Single Network Future’
Astronomers say some LEO satellites will become the brightest objects in the night sky after the moon.
FCC
FCC to Seek Comment on Banning Test Labs Controlled by Covered Entities
The agency said it blocked a Huawei lab from its device certification program last month.
FCC
Bank Groups Continue to Battle FCC Ratings Rule
'Inexplicably, there are currently 108 out of 179 Wisconsin banks with a Weiss safety rating lower than [B minus].'
FCC
Rosenworcel Proposes AI Disclosure in Political Ads
The proposal would require broadcasters to disclose whether artificial intelligence was used in the advertisement.
FCC
FCC Circulating Update to Broadband Data Collection Program
A proposed order will enhance auditing and verification, the agency said.
Fixed Wireless
Verizon CEO Says Company Has Room to Grow Fixed Wireless
CEO Hans Vestberg said company has more than enough capacity to meet its 4 to 5 million FWA subscriber goal.
FCC
Republicans Launch New ACP Proposals Amid Legislative Stalemate
Though the ACP enjoys bipartisan support among voters, it has become a contentious issue within the federal government.
FCC
Groups Oppose Bill Linking E-Rate Funds to Content Filtering
The bill would also bar kids under 13 from creating social media accounts.
FCC
FCC Taking Comment on RDOF Location Transfer in Washington
Comment would hand more than 3,700 locations over to the local electric cooperative.
FCC
No Funding for ACP, Rip-and-Replace in FCC’s FY25 Budget Request
Many budget priorities hinge on Congress reinstating the commission's spectrum auction authority.
FCC
FCC to Vote on Proposal to Loosen High-Cost Letter of Credit Requirements
If approved, the measure would open a comment period.
MDU’s
Federal Miscount Could Cause Millions to Miss Out on Free Apartment Wi-Fi
One nonprofit is working to ensure millions living in affordable housing gain free internet access under a current government initiative.
FCC
AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile Agree to $10 Million Settlement Over Alleged False Advertising
State attorneys general accused the companies of misleading claims around unlimited plans and free devices.
