FCC

permitting

Cities in California and Illinois Challenge FCC’s Preemptive Reforms

Local governments warned wildfire regions need stronger resiliency protections.

FCC

Crown Castle Suing Dish

It's the second major tower company to allege Dish is trying to improperly exit its contracts after major spectrum sales.

NTIA

Judges Press FCC, Challengers in FirstNet Spectrum Case

The agency is looking to make more spectrum available to AT&T-operated FirstNet.

FCC

Why the RAIL Act Matters for America’s Digital Future

The RAIL Act aims to stop railroad companies from blocking broadband expansion with excessive fees and permit delays.

FCC

California Petitions FCC to Restore Funding for Off-Campus Wi-Fi

FCC’s September rollback of hotspot and school bus Wi-Fi support ‘abrupt and unfounded,’ CPUC says.

FCC

FCC Revokes California’s Lifeline Verification Authority

New state privacy law blocks data collection necessary to prevent fraud and abuse, FCC said.

Spectrum

FCC Takes Step Toward Upper C-band Auction

In a change from the draft, the approved text asks about a Tribal licensing window.

Rural

FCC Chair Offers Few Specifics on Universal Service Reforms

NTCA’s Bloomfield worries Carr’s push for USF ‘efficiency’ could hurt rural providers

permitting

House Communications Subcommittee Advances GOP Broadband Permitting Package

The bills would set shot clocks on state and local permitting agencies and make it easier for ISPs to cross railroads.

LEO

Coalition Forum Spotlights Economic Potential of LEO Broadband

Lawmakers and advocates said emerging satellite networks are strengthening remote economies.

Communications Act

Cities Oppose FCC Inquiry into Speeding Wireline Permitting

Broadband carriers, meanwhile, push the FCC for 60 to 90 day shot clocks, citing months long permitting delays.

Broadband Mapping and Data

WISP Speeds Rising, But So are Starlink’s, Ookla Says

The company predicted increased competition between the two for rural broadband subs.

Spectrum

CTIA Wants Defense Bill Spectrum Language Cut

The group joins Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., and the White House.

mergers

State, Local Chambers Push FCC to Approve $34.5B Charter-Cox Merger

Supporters say the deal could expand broadband investment, onshore customer service jobs, and improve employee wages.

Spectrum

SpaceX Looking to Use AWS-3 for Direct-to-Cell

The company said it would seek a waiver to use the terrestrial spectrum for satellite service.

enforcement

Verizon to Supreme Court: FCC Forfeiture Process Invalid

Verizon is asking Supreme Court to resolve a split, with the D.C. and the Second Circuits on one hand and the Fifth Circuit on the other.