Spectrum
FAA Rules could Hinder Upper C-band Use, Mobile Industry Fears
The aviation industry backed the FAA’s proposed rules.
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 Withdraws Four Product Test Lab Approvals Citing Control by ‘Foreign Adversary’
The agency acted based on concerns the China-based labs had ties to the Chinese government.
Boston
Boston Urges FCC To Preserve Broadband Price Transparency Rules
City says affordability remains primary barrier to internet adoption
Broadband Mapping and Data
Industry, Consumer Groups Still at Odds over Broadband Nutrition Labels
Consumer Reports found 30 percent of shoppers recalled seeing the labels since they went into effect.
Digital Inclusion
FCC Proposes More Lifeline Vetting
The agency also moved to expand private broadband use in the lower 900 MHz band.
Satellite
Amazon Gets FCC Approval to More Than Double Its LEO Fleet
Amazon’s also needs an FCC waiver to miss a key deployment deadline in July.
Competitive Carriers Association
Telecommunications Providers Struggle to Meet May Rip-and-Replace Deadline
Carriers worry permitting delays and labor shortages could lead to connectivity loss in rural communities.
Expert Opinion
John Haraburda: What Telco Must Do Next on STIR/SHAKEN
Major carriers sign 85% of voice traffic while smaller carriers manage only 17.5%. We need AI-powered solutions to combat robocall fraud.
Satellite
Compromise Amendment Allows Satellite Bill to Clear Senate Committee
Concerns raised at the Feb. 3 markup hearing led to additional discussions and an agreement that moved the bill out of committee.
Wireless
CTIA Reiterates Opposition to FCC Prison Jamming Plan
Carr said last year the FCC could interpret the Communications Act as declaring contraband prison phones 'unauthorized communications'
Christopher Lewis
New Expert Agency May Be Necessary to Regulate Digital Economy, Say Panelists
A new agency of experts should take on the task of regulating this emerging driver of the economy, some panelists said.
Expert Opinion
Nathan Leamer: The Next Step in the Media Course Correction
Lifting the FCC's national broadcast ownership cap would strengthen local media by allowing community-rooted broadcasters to achieve scale, the author argues.
Defense Department
Judges Weigh Whether Spectrum Licenses Create Property Rights
Ligado says DoD systems are preventing its use of FCC licenses – and wants compensation.
Bill Johnson
Permitting Delays Remain Top Broadband Deployment Obstacle: Industry Leaders
From railroad crossings to pole attachments, permitting emerged as the primary obstacle slowing fiber broadband deployments.
AT&T
Cantwell Says AT&T, Verizon Blocked Salt Typhoon Inquiry
She called for a hearing with the companies’ CEOs.
Mobile
Tech Group Says Seamless, Widespread Connectivity more Important than Speed for 6G
The Open Technology Institute suggested more industry coordination on indoor/outdoor handoffs, and more mobile-satellite service spectrum.
