Broadband Affordability
O’Rielly Proclaims 'False Narrative' Around Broadband Affordability Concerns
The former FCC commissioner noted that as consumer prices broadly rose 36% over the past 10 years, broadband pricing has declined.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
FCC
Carr Names John, Baum To Lead WRC Advisory Committee
Appointments position FCC for 2027 global spectrum talks
Spectrum
Disagreement Persists on Satellite use of Millimeter Wave Spectrum
Satellite companies want easier access, while carriers say that could upend licenses they purchased.
California
California Fire Chiefs Withdraw Initial Support for NextNav
The fire chiefs voiced strong support in May 2025 for NextNav’s new technology, before shifting gears just last month.
Earnings
TDS Upping Fiber Target After Spectrum Sale to AT&T
Array is still looking to sell its C-band holdings.
Spectrum
FAA Rules could Hinder Upper C-band Use, Mobile Industry Fears
The aviation industry backed the FAA’s proposed rules.
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.
