Funding
RiverStreet Seeks FCC Help Because of Competing Broadband Deployments
RiverStreet aims to sidestep RDOF penalties after Cox deployment overlaps in Virginia.
FCC
Consumer Groups Upset About a Chairman Brendan Carr
Groups say Carr lacks authority to change Section 230, hasn't pushed back against Trump's threats on broadcast licenses.
Defense
Senators Demand Probe into Musk’s Russia Phone Calls
This isn’t the first time Musk’s actions have raised concerns about SpaceX's alignment with U.S. interests.
FCC
Rosenworcel Congratulates Carr as Next Head of FCC
Starks and Simington also offered praise of the incoming Chairman.
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.'
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.
NTCA: Satellite Internet Not a Substitute for Wireline
Satellite differs from wireline on price, reliability, and security, trade group says.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Benton: Affordability Blocks FCC’s Connectivity Goals
Section 706 Report should recognize high internet costs keep millions offline, Benton said.
