Launch Communications Act
Congress Sends White House Bill Boosting LEO Satellite Launches
Building on recent FCC actions, the bill expands spectrum access for commercial space launches.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Communications Act
Modern Broadband is a Telecom Service, Says Former FCC Technology Head
The agency made similar arguments in its brief last week.
Wireless
Ninth Circuit Upholds Most of FCC Effort to Ease Wireless Permits
Judges invalidated the agency's definition of 'concealment elements.'
Public Safety
House Committee to Vote on Communications Bills
Two bills aim to increase internet safety
Wireless
T-Mobile: Unlocking Phones After 60 Days a ‘Major Question’
The FCC proposed a phone unlocking mandate in July.
Education
Memphis School District Fears $5 Million Loss on Devices
The district said an administrative error created the reimbursement issue.
5G Wireless
T-Mobile, UScellular Pitch Merger to FCC
The companies said the cable industry's mobile offerings mitigate lost competition in UScellular's footprint.
Second Circuit
Cable, Chamber of Commerce Ask SCOTUS to Toss N.Y. Broadband Law
Industry groups asked SCOTUS to strike down the Affordable Broadband Act – but only after net neutrality is sorted out.
Rural
FCC Approves TDS-RiverStreet Sales
The FCC said the deal will not remove competition from the market
Ziply
FCC Approves Ziply Fiber’s Acquisition of LocalTel
The FCC said the transaction will serve to benefit consumers
Rural
Lumen Facing Penalties in Wake of RDOF Defaults
The company defaulted on auction-won locations in three states
Eighth Circuit
FCC Set to Begin Enforcement of Digital Discrimination Rules
The agency’s grace period for enforcement is expected to end this month
900 MHz
NextNav Defends 900 MHz Proposal Amid Wide Opposition
The company asked the FCC to consider its plan to operate a GPS backup. Opponents worry about interference.
Net Neutrality
Major Questions Does Not Apply to Net Neutrality: FCC
The agency said ISPs Function like DoorDash or GrubHub.
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Cracks Down on ISPs For Not Filing Broadband Data
National Telecom failed to submit broadband data three times in two years, bureau said.
Election 2024
FCC Kicks Off Annual State of Broadband Report
The inquiry hopes to identify and address how broadband policy can improve.
