BEAD
Some Remaining BEAD Funds to be Used on New Bidding Round
NTIA said it would outline other allowable uses in a future update
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 to Spend About $400 Million to Fund Agency in Fiscal 2026
The FCC's proposed fiscal 2026 budget would support the agency's oversight responsibilities.
AI
A Looming ‘Tokenocracy’ Threatens Regulators Ability to Govern AI
Panelists say the evaluation gap, not geopolitics, is the binding constraint on global AI rules
Spectrum
International Airlines Seek Rebates for Gear Upgrades Tied to FCC Auction Rules
The FCC said only domestic airlines would get rebates after the upper C-band auction next year
Privacy
Telecom Industry Groups to Sixth Circuit: Overturn FCC Data Breach Rules
After a three-judge panel upheld the rules, the full court will rehear the case Oct. 21
Wireless
EchoStar Says Subsidiaries Should be Able to Draw on FCC Trust
Dish Wireless and Dish DBS are planning to split their bankruptcy cases as Dish Wireless’s drags
Congress
House Subcommittee Advances Broadband Bills
Lawmakers are still working with stakeholders and the FCC to refine a bill on streamlining satellite licensing
Wireless
FCC Taking Comment on Verizon-Carolina West Deal as Rural Carrier Plans to Shutter Service
Carolina West is planning to shut down Sept. 30, though opposition is due Oct. 8
Congress
House Commerce Panel to Markup Six Telecom Bills
Bills include the PLAN for Broadband Act and SAT Streamlining Act
Funding
SpaceX Still Pushing to Slash High Cost Fund
The satellite company recovered its Starship rocket after a July test flight, and is looking to acquire some extra spectrum
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC’s Streamlined Broadband Label Rules Take Effect September 14
One of its more consequential provisions of the order was delayed indefinitely.
Spectrum
Advocates Want Tribal Licensing Window in Future Auctions
The FCC declined to set on for its upper C-band auction next year
Digital Inclusion
Lifeline Subscribers Rely on Benefit for Healthcare, Employment
A new survey finds great majority of Lifeline subscribers ration data and would lose service entirely without the program
Pole Attachments
Appalachian Power Fires Back at Comcast
The companies are in a long-running dispute over pole replacement costs in Virginia
Spectrum
FCC Looks to Free Up More Spectrum for Space Launches, Reentries
A new federal space policy is pushing regulators to ensure spectrum keeps pace with a growing launch industry.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Fixed Wireless Faster in Urban Areas: Ookla
T-Mobile posted the fastest fixed wireless speeds of the three national carriers
