Pole Attachments
Utilities, Cable Still at Odds on Draft Pole Order
Groups are continuing to meet with staff ahead of Thursday's vote.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
NTIA
House Panel Refuses to Give FCC a Raise
A House subcommittee advanced a bill to provide $390.2 million for the agency's operation.
Donald Trump
Honoree Declines FCC Accessibility Award
‘An act of resistance.’
enforcement
Carr FCC Fighting to Keep $57 Million Fine against AT&T
The agency is trying to protect its ability to levy fines.
USF
FCC Opposed to More USF Briefing at Fifth Circuit
The Supreme Court preserved the broadband subsidy last month.
Free Speech
Markey, Schumer Slam FCC for ‘Double Standard’ on Media Investigations
Senators urge FCC to end CBS probe, citing misleading Fox News’ edits
Christopher Mitchell
Reform to Universal Service Fund Still Urgently Needed, Say Experts
The Universal Service Fund remains unstable and in need of structural change, panelists said.
build-america
FCC Chairman Carr Begs for Less Paperwork
Agency leader looking to promote innovation through fewer regulations.
RWA
Verizon Shoots Down RWA’s Request for Access to MVNO Agreement
‘Any potential basis for reviewing the Highly Confidential Information in the record is now moot,' Verizon said.
FCC
Groups Oppose FCC Plan to Let Bureaus Eliminate Rules
Proposal tied to Carr’s 'Delete' initiative expected at July 24 meeting
mergers
Hilliary Communications to Acquire TDS Telecom’s Oklahoma Operations
Applicants assert that the deal qualifies for streamlined review.
Spectrum
Proponents Still Pushing for Tribal Licensing Window in Upcoming Auction
A draft version of the FCC's rules for the AWS-3 auction would not include one.
Pole Attachments
Utilities Want Tweaks to Pole Attachment Draft Order
Electric companies also supported some parts of the draft.
FCC
House Backs Permanent FCC Council on Network Security
Passes measure to formalize advisory group focused on network security and reliability.
Cybersecurity
FCC's New Cybersecurity Council Focuses on Supply Chain Threats
Telecom security takes center stage in the new Republican-led FCC agenda.
Spectrum
CBRS Users Defend Band to FCC
WISPA said a forced relocation would disadvantage current users for the benefit of major wireless carriers.
