Earnings
EchoStar to FCC: Tower Escrow Could Jeopardize Spectrum Deals
The company also reported 16,000 new mobile subscribers in the second quarter, down from the same time last year.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
ITU
U.S. Pushes 6 GHz Wi-Fi Strategy Against China
The fight over 6 GHz could shape future global telecom networks.
covered list
FCC Delays Banned Drone and Router Restrictions Until 2029
Restrictions tied to the agency’s Covered List had been set to take effect in 2027.
Expert Opinion
Evan Swarztrauber: Your Phone, Their Rules. It’s Time to Unlock the Mobile Market
The FCC should require carriers to automatically unlock cellphones once they're paid off, freeing consumers to switch providers and benefit from wireless competition.
FCC
AI-Powered Drones to Reshape Economy and National Security
U.S. leadership will depend on spectrum access and domestic drone systems, FCC says.
Expert Opinion
Ben Sperry: The FCC’s Digital-Discrimination Detour Hits a Dead End
The author praises the Eighth Circuit for striking down the FCC's digital discrimination rule, arguing that it imported disparate-impact liability into the broadband market.
Spectrum
Airlines Want Reimbursement for Retrofitting Gear After Upper C-Band Auction
Wireless carriers, who would be on the hook, have opposed the idea.
Michael O'Rielly
Former FCC Commissioner O'Rielly Backs House GOP Data Privacy Bill
The SECURE Data Act would attempt to protect consumers while preempting conflicting state laws.
FCC
FCC Pole Attachment Rules Take Effect
New deadlines for utilities and contractors aim to speed broadband builds.
Expert Opinion
Joel Thayer and Matthew Wong: Space Policy Can’t Run on Dial-Up Speeds
A bipartisan push at the FCC and in Congress aims to modernize satellite licensing and clear the backlog threatening American leadership in space.
Spectrum
Wireless, Cable Industries at Odds over Spectrum Needs for AI
NTIA also revamped spectrum.gov to display progress of spectrum studies.
FCC
USAC Reports Little Change in Q3 Funding Projections
Consumers’ Research raises renewed legal objections.
enforcement
Dish Agrees to Settle ACP Fraud Case for $17 Million
DOJ said 84,000 subscribers were ineligible for subsidies. The company didn’t admit any wrongdoing.
Spectrum
CBRS Proponents Reiterate Opposition to Higher Power
‘The spectrum access systems have no way of dealing with this.’
Digital Inclusion
Eighth Circuit Vacates FCC’s Digital Discrimination Rules
The decision strikes the order in full, sending the FCC to restart.
FCC
FCC Lifeline Proposal Could Cut Off Eligible Users, Stakeholders Warn
Most commenters support anti-fraud goals but warn rules could exclude eligible users.
