Satellite
Amazon Leo to Launch ‘Mid-2026,’ CEO Says
The nascent Starlink competitor has fallen behind schedule on its satellite launches.
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 to Vote on Broad Testing Lab Ban at April Open Meeting
The rule would prevent companies from using product testing labs in countries without a mutual recognition agreement or similar trade agreement with the U.S.
Rural
Ookla: U.S. Digital Divide Narrows in 43 States
Aggressive broadband expansion in late 2025 extended fiber access to 60 percent of U.S. homes.
mergers
California Hearings on Charter-Cox Deal Approaching
Evidentiary hearings are set for April 20-24 on the $34.5 billion deal.
Privacy
States Ramp Up Restrictions on Sale of Sensitive Consumer Data
Maryland’s law banning the sale of sensitive data signals a shift toward stricter state privacy regulation.
FCC
FCC Opens Inquiry Into Communications Marketplace
Biennial report will assess marketplace competition, identifying barriers and regulatory needs.
Brian O’Hara
Pole Attachment Disputes Over Costs, Timelines and Safety at Broadband Breakfast Event
Industry officials clashed over pole replacement costs, make-ready timelines, and federal regulatory authority.
Texas
FCC Launches E-Rate Fraud Crackdown
The FCC is leveraging new authority to fast-track the removal of bad actors from all universal service programs.
Spectrum
FCC to Vote on Relaxing LEO Satellite Power Limits
SpaceX has asked for the change, which incumbent geostationary operators oppose.
5G Wireless
FCC Expands National Security Role, Tightens Limits on Foreign Tech
Agency officials signal broader push into supply chain security and review of emerging technologies.
Fiber
Expert Says Millions of Areas Remain Unserved In Spite of BEAD and Other Programs
Increased competition in already-served markets could leave rural communities behind.
South Carolina
Gigapower, South Carolina City Resolve FCC Pole Dispute
Settlement avoids potential federal ruling on broadband deployment barriers.
Tennessee
Lenoir City Public Utility Makes Speedy Progress On Tennessee Fiber Build
Lenoir City's public utility is building out a fiber network offering gigabit speeds at far lower prices than incumbent monopolies across Knox and Loudon counties.
Public Safety
Defense Department Urges FCC to Oppose DJI Petition Over Security Risks
Pentagon says foreign-made drones pose ‘unacceptable’ national security risks.
Expert Opinion
Aiden Buzzetti: The FCC Should Make Sure EchoStar Creditors Are Paid Back Billions Owed
EchoStar is trying to cash out on spectrum sales while stiffing the companies that built its network.
Cybersecurity
Majority of Vendors Face Disruption Under FCC’s Foreign-Made Router Ban
New rules force companies to shift production or halt new device sales in the U.S. market.
