Expert Opinion
Joel Thayer and Matthew Wong: Space Policy Can’t Run on Dial-Up Speeds
A bipartisan push at the FCC and in Congress aims to modernize satellite licensing and clear the backlog threatening American leadership in space.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Spectrum
Wireless, Cable Industries at Odds over Spectrum Needs for AI
NTIA also revamped spectrum.gov to display progress of spectrum studies.
FCC
USAC Reports Little Change in Q3 Funding Projections
Consumers’ Research raises renewed legal objections.
enforcement
Dish Agrees to Settle ACP Fraud Case for $17 Million
DOJ said 84,000 subscribers were ineligible for subsidies. The company didn’t admit any wrongdoing.
Spectrum
CBRS Proponents Reiterate Opposition to Higher Power
‘The spectrum access systems have no way of dealing with this.’
Digital Inclusion
Eighth Circuit Vacates FCC’s Digital Discrimination Rules
The decision strikes the order in full, sending the FCC to restart.
FCC
FCC Lifeline Proposal Could Cut Off Eligible Users, Stakeholders Warn
Most commenters support anti-fraud goals but warn rules could exclude eligible users.
FCC
Public Pushback Grows Against FCC's DJI Drone Restrictions
Public safety officials and small businesses say they struggle to adapt with the DJI ban.
Spectrum
Ligado Wants NOAA Spectrum for Direct-to-Device Satellite Service
Aviation groups and others told Congress they feared interference from Ligado’s plans.
Satellite
Amazon Leo’s Satellite Total Surpasses 300
The company's latest launch deployed 32 satellites into low-Earth orbit.
Rip and Replace
FCC Grants 26 Rip and Replace Extensions
The agency also released its list of approved AWS-3 bidders.
Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric
FCC Proposes to Streamline Broadband Data Collection
Rural providers warn accuracy issues remain as agency moves to simplify system.
USF
Carr: FCC Open to Ideas on Tentative Rural Subsidy Inquiry
He didn’t say how the agency felt about House lawmakers’ effort to block the NextNav petition.
Third Way
Bill Introduced to Expand Enrollment of Lifeline Program
State grants would support program outreach and enrollment.
FCC
FCC Splits On E-Rate Bidding Portal
The proposal passed despite pushback from stakeholders and commissioner Gomez.
Spectrum
FCC Adopts New Satellite Spectrum Sharing Rules
The agency also adopted two items aimed at targeting China.
