FCC
Local Governments Challenge FCC’s Use of Direct Final Rule
‘DFR not an appropriate vehicle for such significant change,’ over 85 localities argue.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Democracy
Canadian Internet Policy Sparks Backlash
Canada’s internet market may get too competitive for small telecoms.
Earnings
Bell Canada: Ziply Counts 375,000 Fiber Subs
The Northwest ISP is expected to hit 2 million fiber passings by 2028.
FCC
Former FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Named Executive Director of MIT Media Lab
Rosenworcel to bring policy expertise and public-interest focus to tech innovation hub at MIT
FCC
FCC Commissioner Trusty: 'How Mississippi Leads in America’s Digital Future'
Trusty promotes the FCC’s ‘Build America Agenda’ and its promise for rural communities
Net Neutrality
Public Interest Groups Won’t Take Net Neutrality Case to Supreme Court Now
Groups say political climate too hostile for a high court appeal.
FCC
FCC Repeals 98 Antiquated Rules and Regulations
Next iteration of ‘Delete’ initiative targets outdated broadcast policies
Cybersecurity
FCC Unanimously Approves Buildout of Secure Submarine Cables
‘The unseen heroes of global communications.’
FCC
FCC Unanimously Votes to Narrow Environmental Review Rules Under Amended NEPA
It’s about ‘striking the right balance.’
Satellite
FCC Adopts New Satellite Licensing Reforms
SpaceX, Kuiper pushed for more flexibility; CTIA warned of 5G interference risks
FCC
FCC to Modernize Disaster Reporting System
Commission reviews more ‘unnecessary’ regulations.
Net Neutrality
Public Interest Groups Quiet on Net Neutrality Ahead of Aug. 8 Supreme Court Deadline
A decades-old legal battle could be over.
Spectrum
NTIA Optimistic About Upper C-band Auction
The agency said 150 megahertz could be sold off if new aircraft altimeters were widely installed.
Public Safety
Senators Propose Task Force to Tackle Foreign Robocall Threat
FCC-led task force would strategize to stop international robocall fraud.
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Moves Forward With Broadband Deployment Inquiry
The agency also proposed reducing price regulations on legacy business data services.
USF
FCC Urged to Fully Fund Remaining Cybersecurity Pilot Program Applicants
Withdrawn applications free up enough to fund all others in full, New York's E-rate coordinator argued.
