Mike Romano
USF Reform Draft Expected By End Of May, Lawmaker Says
Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Chairman Richard Hudson calls current funding model unsustainable as reform talks advance.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
FCC
FCC Split on Lifeline Eligibility Reforms, Gomez Says
Commissioner calls subsidy ‘measly’ amid current affordability crisis
Expert Opinion
Kristian Stout and Michael Calabrese: The FCC Lets Satellite Innovation Breathe
The FCC's pending vote to modernize outdated technical limits would unlock 7x gains in satellite broadband capacity.
FCC
GCI Defends Employment Policies to FCC Critical of DEI
Filing comes amid broader debate over merger reviews tied to workplace policies.
Cybersecurity
Amazon Leo Routers Exempt from FCC Ban
Router manufacturer TP-Link met with the agency about its own exemption Wednesday.
USF
80 Groups Oppose FCC E-Rate Bidding Portal
Groups warn proposal could add burdens and deter participation.
Satellite
FCC Denies Satellite Firms' Requests for Spectrum Access
The agency said it wanted to avoid uncertainty for current satellite occupants
Public Safety
House Appropriators Move to Block NextNav Proposal
Siding with 900 MHz incumbents, lawmakers said they fear interference from the company’s proposed system.
Satellite
Lawmakers Weigh Satellite Licensing Overhaul Amid Growing Demand
Witnesses said delays in the current system can hinder innovation and increase costs.
Robocall
Retailers Group Opposes Onshoring Call Centers
The National Retail Federation says FCC rule would create unnecessary 'regulatory compliance exercises'
Kari’s Law Reporting Act
House Passes Slate of Broadband Bills
They included the Senate-approved Rural Broadband Protection Act.
enforcement
Supreme Court Appears Open to FCC Fine Orders Being Nonbinding
That would preserve the agency's fine powers, but reduce the force of its forfeiture orders.
Data Center
Experts Argue Patchwork Laws Complicate Data Center Boom
Lawyers cite inconsistent state laws and federal policy shifts as key challenges.
Subsea Cables
Charter Seeks FCC Exemptions Related to New Submarine Cable Rule
Broadband ISP supports cybersecurity goals and one-time certification
Spectrum
Company Wants FCC to Reallocate TV Spectrum for Mobile
Landover wants to manage reallocation of 554-608 MHz in exchange for a cut of the proceeds.
Brian Fitzpatrick
Senators Propose Update to Communications Accessibility Law
Bill would a 2010 law to expand accessibility requirements to emerging digital services.
