Education
New York E-Rate Coordinator Argues for Wi-Fi on School Buses
New York official urged FCC to continue funding school bus Wi-Fi.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Expert Opinion
Christopher Mitchell: Trump Administration Doubles Down on Pulling Investment from Rural America
NTIA has added a secretive new 'Best and Final Offer' step to the $42.5 billion BEAD program, raising concerns it will further cut rural broadband.
FCC
FCC Withdraws Recognition from Chinese Labs
The FCC has moved to revoke recognition of several Chinese government-linked test labs that certified electronics for U.S. use
Wireless
RWA Concerned After Second EchoStar Spectrum Deal
The $17 billion sale will boost SpaceX's direct-to-device service in remote areas.
USF
Rural Carriers: Operating Expense Support From Universal Service Necessary
The carriers say their legacy USF support has dwindled as the FCC phased out legacy programs in favor of competitive auctions.
Public Safety
FCC to Let Prisons Jam Contraband Cell Phones
Carr announces future rulemaking in Arkansas alongside federal and state officials.
Defense Department
Joel Thayer: Why the Pentagon Wants Ligado’s Scalp
The dispute over Ligado highlights a clash between the FCC’s spectrum policy decisions and Defense Department’s efforts to block them.
Spectrum
AT&T CFO: EchoStar Spectrum a Boon to Fixed Wireless
Analysts estimated the extra airwaves could support an additional 900,000 fixed wireless subscribers.
Rural
Rural Co-op Executives Press Congress to Modernize Universal Service Fund
Witnesses pressure lawmakers to update funding model and prioritize affordability.
FCC
FCC Shields ISPs from Paying Agency Regulatory Fees
Broadcasters’ proposal to assess broadband, tech, and equipment makers fails to gain traction.
mergers
Verizon Confident Frontier Deal Will Close on Time
California utility regulators are scrutinizing the deal.
Digital Inclusion
Carr Looking to Scrap FCC Funding for Off-campus Wi-Fi
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, still wants to bar the agency from instituting similar policies in the future.
Pole Attachments
Shentel: Pole Disputes on the Way for BEAD Participants
The company is also looking to refinance its debt later this year.
People
NCTA Names Former Sen. Cory Gardner as New CEO
Former senator to succeed Michael Powell as head of cable and broadband trade group.
Infrastructure
West Virginia Moves to Curb Pole Disputes Ahead of BEAD
New regulations clarify cost-sharing rules, reporting requirements, and new dispute-resolution process.
Spectrum
EchoStar Sues to Block AWS-3 Auction Rules, Fears Shortfall Payment
If the re-auction brings in less than about $3.3 billion, EchoStar is on the hook for the difference.
