Infrastructure
Utility Companies Push Back Against FCC's New Pole Regulations
Seven telecom organizations oppose an electric utility association's petition to the FCC, which seeks to overturn pole attachment changes.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
FCC
Rural Michiganders Suffering From Lack Of Broadband Access, Report Finds
Rural Michiganders face life obstacles as a result of lack of broadband access, study finds.
Robocall
FCC Addresses Accessibility Gaps in Emergency Alerts in February Meeting
The agency also introduced regulations to simplify consumers revoking consent for robocalls.
Lifeline
FCC Chair Unveils Latest ACP Metrics at Net Inclusion 2024
The survey highlighted concerns of 81 percent of households with schoolchildren about potential loss of the ACP.
USTelecom
States and ISPs Strategize to Meet BEAD-Driven Workforce Gaps
The experts expressed doubts about addressing workforce shortages that could potentially stall BEAD build-outs.
Defense Department
Broadband People: Three New Chiefs at FCC Bureaus
Three new leaders at the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs, Public Safety and Homeland Security and Media Bureau.
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.
NTIA
Greater Spectrum Sharing Will Be Necessary, Says FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez
Gomez lauded the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's national spectrum strategy's four pillars.
FCC
Rosenworcel Proposes Making AI-Generated Robocalls Illegal
A group of state attorneys general endorsed the move in response to an NOI.
FCC
'Alarming Amount of Vulnerable Gear': FCC Data Show 6,300 Sites with Insecure Equipment
The FCC has approved reimbursements for more than 6,300 project sites across the country.
SpaceX
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, Elon Musk Swipe Over Starlink at Biden, FCC
FCC Commissioner criticized the deployment of wire-based broadband in rural areas where Starlink is available.
FCC
FCC Adopts Rules on 911 Routing, Disaster Reporting at January Meeting
The agency also clarified space debris mitigation rules and moved to fine pirate radio stations.
FCC
FCC Rules Face Litigation Risk in 2024, Note Journalists
A potentially active Supreme Court and its 'major questions' doctrine could pose challenges for the FCC.
Defense Department
House Passes 5G SALE Act, Will Reinstate Limited FCC Authority
The measure empowers the FCC to allocate spectrum licenses auctioned before March 9, 2023.
FCC
FCC Adopts New Pole Attachment Rules at December Meeting
The commission set up a “rapid response team” to handle disputes.
Labor Department
Labor Extends Tower Safety Deal, White House AI Session, Digital Inclusion Initiative
The 5-year deal hopes to limit accidents on tower builds.
