Rural
Broadband Providers, Bankers Want FCC Not to Rely on Weiss Ratings
USTelecom, NCTA, WISPA, and RDOF winners joined the banking industry in suggesting the agency ditch the standard.
FCC
Georgia AG Wants FCC to Allow Cell Phone Jamming in Prisons
After seizing over 8,000 contraband phones, Georgia's AG wants the FCC to allow governments to block prison wireless communications.
FCC
Consumers’ Research Asks Supreme Court to Review USF Challenges
A recent Fifth Circuit decision conflicts with other federal court rulings, making a Supreme Court review likely.
FCC
How to Fund Universal Broadband Service Without the Universal Service Fund
The Fifth Circuit's decision declaring the Universal Service Fund unconstitutional is an upheaval, but also an opportunity.
FCC
Groups Push FCC to Reform Utility Pole Replacement Policies
The coalition wants utility pole replacement costs split between pole owners and attachers.
FCC
FCC Approves Transfer of Unbuilt CAF II Locations
RiverStreet handed about 3,700 Virginia locations over to EMPOWER Broadband.
fixed wireless
Fixed Wireless Subscriber Growth Solid in Q2
Some companies expressed concerns that the mass transition to fixed wireless could lead to future spectrum limitations.
FCC
Arizona Gets BEAD Volume Two Approval
It brings the total to 28 states, plus D.C. and three U.S. territories.
FCC
Satellite Industry Provides FCC with Global Highlights of 2023
'Starlink has about 6,000 satellites deployed, with more than 5,200 of them operational'
FCC
Electronic Frontier Foundation Wants a Zero-Day Limit on Locked Phones
A comment, on the FCC's proposed 60 day wait period, advocates for no wait periods on unlocking phones.
FCC
USF Not Immediately Impacted by Fifth Circuit Ruling: FCC Official
The court ruled the fund's contribution scheme unconstitutional last week.
FCC
Fernando Murias: Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Is a Critical Path Forward
Dynamic Spectrum Sharing describes the way that multiple users can coexist in the same frequencies without interference.
FCC
FCC Fines Charter $15 Million Over 911, Network Outage Reporting Violations
'A 911 call is likely the most important call a person will ever make,' said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.
FCC
Lance West Joins Comcast as Head of D.C. Office
He will be in charge of Comcast's legislative and regulatory efforts.
defense
OnGo Touts Google's Implementation of New Spectrum Sharing Rules
Google said said the adoption of less conservative and more realistic propagation models has led to dramatic improvements in CBRS.
FCC
FCC Says New Pole Attachment Rules Are in Effect
To reduce conflicts between utilities and Internet access providers, new rules will be implemented for pole attachments.
