mergers
Senators Intro App Bill, Groups Drop TracFone Buy Complaint, States Want Shorter Robocall Deadline
Senators don’t want apps beholden to Google and Apple, Verizon commits to interest group wants, states want robocall deadline sooner.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
NTCA
Associations Press FCC to Keep Robocall Extension for Facilities-Based Carriers
Organizations say preponderance of illegal calls don’t come from facilities-based providers.
trace act
FCC Proposes Measures to Limit Unwanted Access to Numbers, Protect Against Foreign Entities
The agency proposed rules for public comment on that would further restrict illegal use of numbering resources.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Bill Moves Forward, FCC’s New Coverage Map, Altice Allegedly Eyeing Mint
Senate votes to finish infrastructure bill debate, FCC releases new 4G map, report says Altice could buy Mint Mobile.
Justice Department
Daniel Hanley: Federal Communications Commission Must Block Verizon’s Acquisition of TracFone
Verizon sees an opportunity to acquire and neutralize an important competitor, but the FCC should stop that.
FCC
Bill to Address Digital Redlining, Exclusivity Agreements Between Providers and Buildings
The Anti-Digital Redlining Act hopes to ensure low-income areas get equal broadband access.
FCC
Nebraska Problems with RDOF Decision, Secure Equipment Act Moves, T-Mobile Taking Down Sprint LTE
Nebraska said FCC made inaccuracies in RDOF decision, committee pushes secure equipment forward, T-Mobile sunsetting Sprint network.
FCC
Facebook, Google, Twitter Register to Lobby Congress on Section 230
Companies also want to discuss cybersecurity, net neutrality, taxes and privacy.
Infrastructure
Groups Heap Praise on FCC for Corrective Action on Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
The agency is scrutinizing the winning bids for the $9.2-billion fund, and asking companies to consider withdrawing.
FCC
FCC Says 4M on Emergency Broadband Benefit, Ritter Puts $12M in Arkansas, New STL Cabling Product
$3.2-billion program has 4 million households, Ritter to connect 100% in river valley, STL efficient cables.
Infrastructure
Property Owners Highlight Role of Commercial Real Estate in Digital Infrastructure Deployment
Wireless push by FCC has led to higher capacity broadband throughout multi-tenant buildings.
Infrastructure
FCC Eyes Cuban Radio Interference, Euro Court on Google Antitrust, Blog Says Passive Infrastructure Needed
FCC investigating radio interference on island, Euro court to decide on Google in November, FSF says passive infrastructure access needed.
FCC
Former FCC Chairmen Hope for Rebirth of Tax Certificate That Bolstered Minority Voices on Broadcast
Recent conversations about revamping the program are inspired by the possibility of growth in diversity in broadcasting.
Infrastructure
Lumen Responds to Allegations it Underbuilds While Collecting Public Funds
The Communications Workers of America is accusing Lumen of underinvesting in broadband while taking public money.
Infrastructure
Companies Clash Over Spectrum Sharing in 12 GHz Spectrum Band
Satellite service provider Dish, which is open to 12 GHz for mobile, recently signed a network sharing deal with AT&T.
Infrastructure
China Hacking, Small Business Struggling with Broadband Minimum, Rosenworcel on Spectrum Priority
Biden admin accuses China of hacking, FCC’s minimum broadband insufficient for small businesses, Jessica Rosenworcel says midband is priority.
