FCC

Fiber

UP Fiber Completes Acquisition of AT&T Wireline Assets in Michigan

Deal includes thousands of miles of copper and fiber infrastructure.

Rip and Replace

FCC Rejects Rip-And-Replace Extension Requests

The agency signaled a stricter enforcement stance in March, including tougher penalties for non-compliance.

NTIA

FCC’s $398 Million Budget Request May Cut 110 Jobs

Despite a budget decrease in FY 2027, the agency is focused on AI and spectrum auctions as priorities

Martha Wright-Reed Act

FCC Grants Securus Temporary Waiver on Prison Video Pricing Rules

Critics say waiver gives Securus an unfair edge as other providers face compliance deadline of Monday, April 6.

FCC

Deadline Set for Comments on FCC’s Lifeline Reform

Stakeholders have until May 4 to weigh in on proposed anti-fraud and eligibility rules.

FCC

Chamber of Commerce Backs FCC Permitting Reforms to Speed Broadband Deployment

The group argued regulatory clarity and consistency are needed to boost investment.

Satellite

SpaceX, Amazon Clash on Satellite Collision Risks

Altering target altitudes would delay already behind-schedule deployments, Amazon said.

6G

6G Could Introduce New Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities, Report Finds

The advisory group pointed to AI, supply chain, and network complexity risks.

Satellite

FCC Should be Slow to Block U.S. Market Access, Satellite Companies Say

The agency sought comment on the issue as the E.U. is considering new satellite legislation the U.S. opposes

Drones

FCC Releases 'Drone Dominance' Public Notice

The FCC is looking for input on a variety of regulatory changes to support domestic drone production and usage.

Expert Opinion

Avi Rosenthal: A Risky Tradeoff in the Race for GPS Backup

Reallocating the Lower 900 MHz band could undermine billions of devices already supporting safety and critical infrastructure.

People

Meet the FCC’s New Chief Information Officer

Farhan Khan previously led a $200 million digital transformation at the Food and Drug Administration.

E-Rate

USF Spent $8.4 billion in 2025

A new report detailed how federal subsidies were spent as reforms and scrutiny grew.

Infrastructure

INCOMPAS Backing Maryland ISP’s Preemption Bid

FCC preemption extends to networks providing both broadband and telecom services, the trade group argued.

Satellite

Amazon Leo Launch Delayed Again as FCC Deployment Deadline Looms

FCC chairman advises the company to address the more than 1,000 satellite shortfall amid launch setbacks.

enforcement

Two Former FCC Chairs Defend Agency’s Fine Powers

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the issue on April 21.