FCC

Broadband's Impact

Fact-Checking Group Rebuts FCC’s Carr Over 'False Reports'

NewsGuard accuses FCC Chair-designate of using misinformation from low-credibility outlets to target the media watchdog.

Net Neutrality

Analyst: Sixth Circuit Should Hit Pause on Net Neutrality Case

Net neutrality rules could be held until the new administration clarifies its position

FCC

Trump Names Brendan Carr Next FCC Chairman

Trump called Carr 'a warrior for free speech.'

Donald Trump

Levin: Elon Musk’s Growing Power Over U.S. Telecom Policy

Musk’s influence could drive changes to BEAD, spectrum policy, and the Universal Service Fund

FCC

FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Launches New Podcast Series

Episodes will include several telecom innovators

Spectrum

Senate Majority Leader Thune Expected to Prioritize Spectrum

Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., would likely rein in Sen. Ted Cruz on USF, experts said.

Mobile

AT&T Wants Two Years to Comply with FCC’s Mobile Phone Unlocking Proposal

An FCC 60-day phone unlocking mandate would exceed agency authority, AT&T argued.

Trump Vance Administration

Lawyer: Republican-Controlled FCC to Shift Telecom Landscape

Deregulation, M&A approvals, and tax policy changes set to reshape the industry under Trump.

Cybersecurity

FCC Gets $3.7 Billion in Funding Requests for Cybersecurity Pilot Program

Program has only $200 million to give schools and libraries for cybersecurity.

Broadband Mapping and Data

WISPA Pushes Back on Calls for Symmetrical Gigabit Broadband Standard

Industry groups are urging FCC to reject long-term symmetrical speed goals.

Briefs

NTCA: Satellite Internet Not a Substitute for Wireline

Satellite differs from wireline on price, reliability, and security, trade group says.

Benton

Benton: Affordability Blocks FCC’s Connectivity Goals

Section 706 Report should recognize high internet costs keep millions offline, Benton said.

Mobile

Carriers Split on FCC's Phone Unlocking Proposal

'We have total inconsistency right now in the rules,' said Jeff Blum, executive vice president of external and government affairs at Echostar.

Election 2024

Prominent Conservative Endorses Carr for FCC Chairman

Next FCC Chair must restore public trust and protect free speech, Brent Bozell said

5G Wireless

Consumer Groups Support EchoStar’s 5G Construction Extension

EchoStar’s commitments will advance public interest goals, OTI and Public Knowledge said.

OTI

Consumer Groups and CTIA Differ on Higher Power Levels for CBRS Spectrum

The FCC asked for input on updates to the Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum in August.