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Democracy

Gomez Warns FCC Being ‘Weaponized’ Under Trump Administration

‘This FCC has been weighing in on partisan issues that go far beyond our core responsibilities,' she said.

Spectrum

Higher Power Levels in Battle Between Commercial Wireless and Shared Spectrum

The 5G industry has favored increasing power in the shared CBRS band; a coalition of unlicensed wireless and public interest groups oppose

FCC

FCC Commissioner Simington Appoints Key Advisors

Names two advisors who will help him guide the FCC’s legal activities.

FCC

FCC’s Carr To Investigate Comcast Over DEI Programs

Investigating ‘invidious’ discrimination within company

JD Vance

Sen. Blackburn Wants to Free Up Federal Spectrum for Commercial Use

The senator said unused spectrum could generate up to $100 billion for the federal government

USF

Supreme Court Argument on Universal Service on March 26

The Supreme Court is reviewing a ruling that found the $8 billion-per-year program's funding scheme unconstitutional.

Spectrum

Cable and Wireless Lobbyists Go to War Over Spectrum Auctions

Mobile carriers and cable heat up spectrum dispute as Congress works to reauthorize the FCC's ability to auction spectrum licenses.

Spectrum

T-Mobile, SpaceX to Launch Direct-to-Device Service in July

The satellite company is angling for spectrum sought after by the 5G carriers.

AI

Digital Privacy Advocate: States to Fill Gaps Left by FCC, Courts

EFF’s Rindala Alajaji sees states reining in Big Tech in 2025.

Brooke Donilon

Wireless Carriers, Consumer Advocates Want Spectrum Studies to Continue

The FCC legal ability to auction off spectrum lapsed in March 2023 over concerns DoD spectrum could be sold off.

Satellite

Where’s Elon? U.S. Chamber Names Amazon Exec to Head New Space Council

Council will advise legal and governmental actors on promoting a competitive space industry.

Robocall

Telnyx Calls FCC’s $4.5 Million Penalty ‘Mistaken’

Firm claims to have exceeded the FCC’s ‘Know Your Customer’ expectations.

Expert Opinion

Logan Kolas: Congress Can Help the Economy and National Security with Spectrum Action

While the United States struggles to get its house in order at home, China has been dominating the global race for 5G.

Spectrum

FCC to Vote on AWS Auction, Inquiry into Upper C-Band

The agency's first meeting with Chairman Brendan Carr at the helm is set for Feb. 27.

Privacy

Judges Probe FCC’s $57 Million Fine Against AT&T

The company argued FCC fines were invalid under SEC v. Jarkesy

Public Safety

FCC’s Starks Visits L.A. in Response to Wildfires

Met with local officials to discuss relief efforts