Spectrum
SpaceX, CTIA at Odds on Millimeter Wave Spectrum
The satellite operator said it wanted easier access to airwaves above 24 GHz.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
FCC
Leading Cable TV Providers Fear Broadband Deployment Barriers
Comcast, Charter, Cox discuss their concerns with FCC staff
Democracy
Judge Rejects Emergency Bid to Compel Musk-Related FCC FOIA Release
However, the Court Order calls for faster document production on Musk’s DOGE program.
Robocall
FCC Bars More Than 1,200 Providers for Robocall Rule Violations
The Commission claimed the providers were ‘shirking their obligations to protect consumers’.
Spectrum
Jostling in the Airwaves Resumes After Passage of Trump’s Budget Bill
Trump’s budget law mandated a ‘spectrum pipeline’ to sell off 800 megahertz of spectrum. Coupled with FCC pressure, the law is quickly re-arranging the commercial airwaves
Rural
FCC’s Trusty Reports on Week-Long Visit to Alaska
Says FCC broadband programs spurring deployment.
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.
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.
