Trump Vance Administration
Trump Administration Extends Federal Hiring Freeze
Freeze will now last until July 15, 2025
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Privacy
Fifth Circuit Tosses $57 Million Fine Against AT&T
Judges said the agency's forfeiture process was invald under Jarkesy.
mergers
Carr's DEI Crackdown via Merger Reviews Faces Expert Pushback
Panelists criticized Carr’s tactics as vague, politically driven, and lacking in clear legal grounding.
enforcement
FCC Blocks Seven Behind Fraud Scheme from E-Rate
The people were convicted of overcharging religious schools.
Satellite
AT&T Planning FirstNet Direct-to-Cell Tests This Year
The carrier and AST SpaceMobile got approval to run the test on the satellite privider's BlueBird units.
Wireless
Rural Wireless Carriers Oppose T-Mobile’s Purchase of UScellular
They argued USF-funded sites could be shut down.
Spectrum
Tribes, Industry Still Disagree on Auction Priority Window
The FCC is considering boosting Tribal spectrum access as part of an upcoming auction.
Briefs
Law Firm Advises Employers on Navigating FCC DEI Investigations
Littler emphasizes that DEI efforts must comply with anti-discrimination laws.
Rip and Replace
Rip and Replace Funding Available, FCC Says
The agency was authorized to borrow $3 billion from the Treasury to cover the shortfall.
FCC
Streaming Industry Pushes Back on Extending CALM Act to Online Video
Streaming association says that the streaming ad environment is different from cable's.
Benton
In ‘Delete’ Docket, Advocates Want Improvements to Lifeline, E-Rate and Local Control
Public interest groups say the FCC should modernize, not dismantle, key programs.
Pole Attachments
USTelecom Urges FCC to Reject 'One-Size-Fits-All' Pole Rules
The group warned that prescriptive rules would risk undermining broadband deployment
Big Tech
Public Knowledge Pushes for Digital Platform Regulator
Proposal weighs feasibility of creating an independent commission, executive agency, or standards body.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on April 30, 2025 - Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Wi-Fi
Technologies like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi have changed how Americans access the internet.
Broadband's Impact
Trade Groups Ask FCC to Loosen Engineer Certification, Broadband Label Rules
The agency had requested input on rules it could consider repealing.
FCC
Trump Administration Pushes Deregulation
President Trump targeted anti-competitive regulations, aimed to promote growth
