Funding
FCC Declines Requests to Alter Rural Broadband Subsidy
Providers had asked for several changes, including to how the agency determined the presence of unsubsidized competitors.
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 Travel Freeze Forces Gomez to Pay Her Own Way to NAB Show
The FCC suspended commissioner travel with no public explanation.
Defense Department
FCC to Vote on Revamping Satellite Rules, 37 GHz Framework
The agency's next meeting is on April 28.
Free Speech
Carr Fires Back at Blumenthal Over Media Probes
FCC Chairman says he is treating all parties fairly
Rural
Everstream Solutions Proposes to Delay Pennsylvania Market Exit
TDS has agreed to Everstream's six-month delay.
Funding
USF Funding Exceeded $8.5 Billion in 2024
USAC says spending increased by more than $400 million over 2023
Wireless
T-Mobile Supports Petitions Against 5G Fund, Verizon Opposes
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr opposed moving forward with the $9 billion fund as a commissioner.
Spectrum
Industry and Tribes at Odds on Tribal Priority Window
The FCC took comment on boosting Tribal access to spectrum ahead of an upcoming auction.
Infrastructure
Wireless Association: Exempt Deployments from Environmental Policy Act
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comment on the proposal.
Section 230
House and Senate Democrats Demand Answers from Carr Over Media Investigations
The efforts are not termed ‘investigations,’ but - signed only by Democrats - demand answers from Carr.
Congress
Congress Accelerates Tech Agenda with House Markup of Key Bills
House panel revives broadband, cybersecurity, and supply chain bills.
mergers
T-Mobile, Swedish Investor EQT Close Lumos Purchase
T-Mobile is aiming to reach 3.5 million passings with the joint venture by 2029.
broadcast
Major Low-Power TV Station Owner Wants to Shift to Datacasts
HC2 asked the FCC to allow low-power TV stations to use the 5G broadcast standard.
FCC
FCC’s Carr Opens Probes Into Disney and ABC
The agency is investigating the company, along with Comcast and Verizon, over diversity practices.
Energy
AI’s Energy Appetite Is Growing; Permitting Delays Could Starve It
Outdated permitting systems could stymie nuclear projects needed for tomorrow’s data centers, panelists said.
FCC
FCC Opens Inquiry into GPS Backup
Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez criticized the agency's recent probes into media companies and ISPs.
