Congress
Senate Panel Hears Permitting Reform, Fiber Critical to Supporting AI Growth
Witnesses warn existing networks face mounting demand and call for faster infrastructure approvals
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Wireless
FCC: Only Former Business Partners Can Draw on Dish Trust
The order comes two weeks after infrastructure companies said they were concerned Dish’s bankruptcy might drain the $2.4 billion fund
FCC
FCC Ponders ‘Large Scale Changes’ to School and Library Broadband Subsidy
Wireline chief discusses updating the program which supports internet access for nearly all U.S. public schools
NTIA
U.S. Officials Want Allied Control Over 6G
Chinese firms took international market share in 5G gear
Expert Opinion
Evan Swarztrauber: Newsmax’s Curious Defense of Legacy Broadcast Regulation
CEO Chris Ruddy's opposition to repealing the FCC's 39% ownership cap is protectionism dressed up as conservative principle.
Data Center
Space Experts Call for Government Action as Space Data Centers Emerge
Panelists say we are seeing an ‘evolution in space ecosystems’ that will require international and national cooperation.
Spectrum
Qualcomm Still Pushing for Sidelink Rulemaking
The company wants to make public safety gear with government spectrum that NTIA is eyeing for mobile use
FCC
Starlink Routers Receive Conditional Exemption From FCC’s Covered List
The duration of Starlink’s exemption is comparable to its peers, though the approval comes months later.
robots
FCC Bans Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots, Targeting China Over National Security
China has criticized the move, accusing the U.S. of protectionism.
Spectrum
EchoStar, AT&T Close $23 Billion Spectrum Sale
The Wall Street Journal reported another EchoStar subsidiary was nearing bankruptcy
Briefs
FCC Approves SoftBank’s Acquisition of Regional ISP WideOpenWest!
The ISP is likely set to become the first U.S. broadband provider with majority Japanese ownership.
FCC
Broadband Providers Praise Some State Pole Attachment Models, Argue Others Fall Behind
Providers say state pole attachment regimes are not created equal as FCC weighs oversight changes.
enforcement
FCC to Migrate Subs Off Major Lifeline Provider
The agency said IM Telecom enrolled subscribers without their consent and violated non-usage rules
Satellite
Amazon Looking to Launch 5,100 Satellites for Direct-to-Device
The service would be supported by exclusive spectrum acquired from Globalstar
FCC
Duke Energy Asks FCC to Stay AT&T Pole Rate Complaint Pending Arbitration
The utility says FCC should pause the complaint while parties privately dispute the issue.
Congress
House Republicans Question Future of Federal Broadband Programs
GAO tells lawmakers fewer broadband programs may be needed after BEAD
