Spectrum
AT&T Paying $23 Billion for EchoStar Wireless Licenses
The move brings EchoStar closer to resolving ongoing pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, which threatened its business.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
enforcement
Fifth Circuit Won’t Rehear AT&T Fine Case
Courts are split on whether the FCC's forfeiture process violates the U.S. Constitution.
Expert Opinion
The Court Did Its Job, Now It’s Time for Congress to Get Millions of Americans Online
Joel Thayer and Roslyn Layton argue that Universal Service Fund reform will be the next major fight on Capitol Hill.
permitting
FCC Asked to Strike Down Broadband Exclusivity Deal
Intrepid says five year right-of-way lockout violates federal and state law.
FCC
FCC Denies Mercury’s RDOF Waiver Request
Provider now faces over $25M in penalties for defaults.
Infrastructure
Consolidated Looking to Retire More Copper Phone Lines in New England
The company submitted requests to discontinue legacy service at another 61,000 locations.
Privacy
Court Finds FCC Data Breach Rules Not Blocked by Congressional Review Act
Telecom industry groups had said the rules were too similar to ones Congress axed under the Congressional Review Act
enforcement
Judges Uphold $92 Million Fine Against T-Mobile
The decision sets up a split with the Fifth Circuit.
Fixed Wireless
Doug Dawson: Fixed Wireless Far From ‘Running Out of Gas’
Notes steady growth and newly available spectrum as reasons for industry optimism
FCC
GCI Pays Small Fee to Settle with FCC Over Submarine Cable License Lapse
Company to develop compliance plan.
Antitrust
Trump Reverses Biden’s Big Tech and Broadband Oversight Order
Repeal of EO 14036 drops federal push on net neutrality, broadband price transparency, and merger oversight.
Community Broadband
Minnesota LFAs Demand Clarity from Trade Groups
Another LFA calls out trade groups.
Digital Inclusion
House Democrats Slam FCC Chair Over Delay in Prison Phone Rate Caps
The lawmakers accuse Carr of violating congressional intent, causing societal harm
Robocall
Somos Urges FCC to Advance End-to-End Call Verification to Fight Robocalls
The proposed ‘trust model’ builds on STIR/SHAKEN measures to confirm caller identification.
Wireless
Rural Carrier Trade Groups to FCC: Members Need Opex Support
RWA and CCA said they expected 'several' more providers to ask for extra funds to avoid shutting down cell sites.
Rural
Ookla Finds Stark Differences in Tribal Broadband Performances
Tribal Nations continue to push for better connectivity.
