Rural
Lumen Defaults on 3,500 RDOF Locations
The company won a total of more than 77,000 homes and businesses in the RDOF reverse auction.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
SpaceX
SpaceX, T-Mobile Forge Ahead with Satellite Coverage Plans
SpaceX conducted a study to counter industry claims of harmful interference.
FCC
Small Texas City Losing Cable TV, Keeping Internet after Network Sale
Alpine residents face a future without cable TV as the city’s only traditional pay-TV provider is pulling the plug.
900 MHz
L.A. Transit Agency Fears Revenue Hit if FCC Approves Spectrum Plan
Amateur radio users also oppose NextNav's plan for the lower 900 MHz band.
Rural
In Auction Default, Indiana ISP Hands Back Broadband Locations to FCC
RTC is handing back nearly half of the locations won in the RDOF auction.
SpaceX
FCC Still a No on Broadband Subsidies for Musk's Starlink
Agency said petition under review was filed about 45 months late.
5G Fund
FCC Moves Forward with 5G Fund for Rural America
Carr argued against moving forward with fund changes before BEAD deployments.
FCC
FCC Seeking Nominations for Eight USAC Board Seats
Nominations are due at the agency by October 28.
FCC
ISPs Say 1996 Law Blocks FCC's New Data Breach Rules
The agency said it wasn't barred from adopting rules that overlapped with previously voided policies.
FCC
U.S.,Canada Sign Agreement to Strengthen Cross-Border Privacy
The countries anticipate limited exchange of users' personal data under the new privacy pact.
Fifth Circuit
T-Mobile Supports FCC’s Rosenworcel on Wi-Fi Hotspots
‘Un-carrier’ says the agency should reject Molaks' petition for reconsideration.
Wireline Competition Bureau
Thumann Re-Joins Carr's FCC Office as Legal Advisor
Thumann returns to the FCC from the private sector.
FCC
Rural Wireless Carriers Ask FCC to Verify Coverage Data Before 5G Fund
The forthcoming program is slated to spend up to $9 billion supporting rural 5G access.
Consumers’ Research
Fifth Circuit Pauses USF Decision While FCC Plans Appeal
The agency said it's planning to petition the Supreme Court by Sept. 30.
SpaceX
SpaceX Leads as BEAD Opens Doors for LEO Satellite Technology
As SpaceX leads in orbital launches, the $42.5B BEAD program could further bolster its role in global broadband expansion.
Rural
SATT Seeks $1.8M RDOF Transfer to Avoid FCC Default Penalties
The FCC found the transfer in the public interest, provided South Central Connect submitted the necessary financial and legal documents.
