permitting
Cable Group Wants FCC to Preempt State Broadband Rate Laws, Local Permitting Rules
Comments in the agency's docket on the issue are due Monday.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Spectrum
Tribal Groups Urge FCC to Add Licensing Window in Upper C-Band Auction
Letter urges a special filing window to expand broadband on native lands.
Digital Inclusion
Prison Technology Leaders Discuss Communication Costs, Connectivity During Broadband Breakfast Panel
The panel discussed balancing innovation with public safety, and whether inmates should bear security costs for phone calls and communication under new FCC rules.
FCC
Former Officials: FCC’s Independence ‘Obliterated’ Under Carr
The FCC now serves political interests instead of the public, former agency officials said.
Free Speech
Senate Commerce Schedules FCC Oversight Hearing
Session follows bipartisan concern over Chairman Brendan Carr’s perceived threats toward broadcast licensees.
Digital Inclusion
Congress Tried Twice to Reduce Prison Phone Rates
The House’s first attempt spelled out detailed limits; the final law left those details to the FCC.
EPA
Record Shutdown Leaves Communications Agencies Strained Despite Senate Action
The shutdown slowed down broadband rollout, telecom licensing, merger activity.
Public Safety
First Responders Back FirstNet Reauthorization as 2027 Sunset Nears
Survey finds 93% of first responders support extending the First Responder Network Authority.
Satellite
FCC Pushes Satellite Modernization as Carr Warns of ‘Space Race 2.0’
Chairman Brendan Carr touted faster approvals and expanded spectrum access to sustain U.S. space leadership.
national security
FCC Chief of Staff: Network Protection Core to America's National Security
Agency leader outlined measured to protect U.S. networks and innovation from foreign interference.
Ukraine
With 8 Million Users Globally, Starlink Likely Seventh Largest Fixed U.S. ISP
Nearly 9,000 satellites now deliver broadband service worldwide
national security
Senate Passes Pair of Bills to Safeguard Broadband Supply Chains
Measures from Sens. Hickenlooper and Ernst aim to prevent equipment shortages and bolster domestic production
Earnings
EchoStar Selling More Spectrum to SpaceX
SpaceX is buying unpaired AWS-3 licenses for $2.6 billion in stock.
Free Speech
Trusty Warns FCC Must ‘Walk Carefully’ on Broadcast Regulation
Citing the FCC’s obligations to maintain public interest in broadcasting, Trusty struck a tone similar to Chairman Brendan Carr.
AI
Commissioner Gomez Calls for Stronger Efforts to Close the Digital Divide
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez urged stronger action to ensure all communities have access to affordable broadband.
Meta
‘Jawboning’ Debate Resumes over Big Tech and Government Power
Both parties pointed at the other for coercing online platforms.
