Tribal
Updated Census of Tribal Internet Networks Shows Movement in Bridging the Digital Divide Across Indian Country
Institute for Local Self-Reliance Releases Comprehensive 2026 Census of Tribal Broadband Networks
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Pole Attachments
Industry Lawyer: ISPs Should Keep a Close Eye on FCC’s State Pole Review
FCC is considering revocation of states’ jurisdiction over pole attachments
FCC
USF Contribution Factor Hits Record 38.8% in Third Quarter
FCC reduced projected demand by $125 million, but the assessment rate still reached an all-time high.
enforcement
Companies Might Consider Nonpayment After Supreme Court Upheld FCC Fine Powers: Experts
The court preserved the agency’s power to issue fines, but said those forfeiture orders were nonbinding.
FCC
FCC Cuts SK Teleco’s Access to U.S. Voice Networks
The Montana-based provider failed to respond to requests tied to suspected illegal robocalls, the agency said.
Spectrum
Rural Carriers, Consumer Groups Want Verizon-Array Spectrum Deal Reviewed
Separately, the Rural Wireless Association also raised concerns about the proposed T-Mobile-Grain deal.
Spectrum
Demand Picked Up This Week in AWS-3 Re-Auction
Analysts say proceeds clearing $2.9 billion is looking more and more likely.
Pole Attachments
FCC Taking a Look at State Pole Attachment Laws
An inquiry asked how the agency could make state rules ‘more transparent and effective’
permitting
Conference of Mayors Urges Congress to Reject American Broadband Deployment Act
Resolution warns that the legislation would limit local oversight of broadband deployment and public rights-of-way.
FCC
FCC Expands Foreign Adversary Reporting Requirements
Former enforcement chief says the rule marks another step in the agency's national-security role.
Rip and Replace
FCC Grants Four More Rip and Replace Extensions
The agency gave 26 participants more time last month.
FCC
FCC Moves to Strip Chinese Lab of Telecom Equipment Vetting Power
SLG-CPC conceded that it had submitted falsified reports on telecommunications equipment.
Cybersecurity
FCC Grants Cable’s Router Ban Waiver
NCTA said its suppliers would be hit by severe supply shortages if they couldn’t swap out components in already approved router designs.
Mobile
Ookla Executive Says FCC App Doesn’t Account for Indoor Coverage Gaps
The ‘vast majority’ of 911 calls are placed indoors, said VP of Government Affairs Bryan Darr.
Expert Opinion
Dave Wechsler: The Case Against Defunding Terrestrial Broadband
Satellite has brought availability to remote regions. But availability is not infrastructure.
Spectrum
EchoStar Holding off on $138 Million Interest Payment, Waiting on AT&T Spectrum Proceeds
DOJ is also looking to remove its requirement that EchoStar operate a mobile network, a remnant of the T-Mobile-Sprint merger.
