Education
Wireless Players Want FCC to Expand Wi-Fi Hotspots Approach
Qualcomm, CTIA agreed FCC should support LTE-enabled Chromebooks widely used in schools.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Sixth Circuit
FCC Urged to Drop Bulk Billing Ban Proposal
Citing two recent court rulings, broadband advocates argued the FCC lacked authority to enforce the proposed rule.
SpaceX
FCC Should Pause LEO Launches, Scientists Say
More than 100 researchers warned of environmental harms from continued launches and re-entries.
enforcement
AT&T Settles ACP Investigation for $2.3 Million
The FCC said the company improperly enrolled more than 3,900 subscribers.
Defense Department
NextNav: GPS Backup Promises $14.6 Billion in Economic Benefits
New analysis reveals potential for billions in savings with ground-based GPS system.
Infrastructure
GoNetspeed: Pole Regs in Massachusetts Threaten BEAD Success
Company says it can take years to access poles in the Bay State.
USF
SHLB Endorses Representatives for USAC
Organization cited a wealth of experience shared by the two nominees
Expert Opinion
To Fix the Digital Divide, The Great Can’t Be the Enemy of the Good
Given all of its successes, reauthorizing the ACP should be a no-brainer.
Chevron Doctrine
McConnell: Demise of Chevron Doctrine His ‘Most Consequential’ Achievement
Chevron required judges to defer to agencies like the FCC in interpreting ambiguous laws.
Expert Opinion
To Withstand Emergencies Like Helene, Broadband Policies Need to Last
Going forward, we could mitigate risks by designing our networks with resiliency in mind.
Satellite
FCC Set to Enforce ‘All-In’ Video Pricing Rules
Rules will go into effect Dec. 19, 2024.
Section 230
Former Pai Aide: USF ‘Top Issue’ Post-Election
Legal challenges put USF and FCC powers at risk.
USF
GOP Attorneys General Ask Supreme Court to Take USF Case
They want justices to find the Universal Service Fund unconstitutional.
Rural
Cable One, Mercury Broadband Default on RDOF Locations
FCC decided not to provide blanket amnesty for RDOF defaults.
Earnings
After Merger, T-Mobile Gets to Keep 800 MegaHertz Spectrum
The company's auction ended without a qualifying bid, executives said.
Broadband's Impact
FCC’s New Inquiry Could Make Canceling Services Easier
Commissioner Brendan Carr said the inquiry falls outside the agency's scope.
