Election 2024
Rosenworcel Announces Jan. 15 FCC Open Meeting
Carr’s first meeting as chairman will follow in February.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Rural
Cable ISP Trade Group: FCC Data Highlights Broadband Expansion
About 2.1 million rural locations were added between June 2023 and June 2024
Defense Department
Consolidated Deal Clears White House Foreign Ownership Review
The approval comes with more conditions than when Searchlight made a major investment in Consolidated.
AI
Outlook for AI Regulation Uncertain Under Full Republican Control
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to rescind President Joe Biden’s sweeping AI executive order.
FCC
Potential FCC Nominees Could Cement GOP Majority
Three GOP contenders could shape FCC’s future direction in the new Trump administration.
SpaceX
FCC Approves SpaceX and T-Mobile's Direct-to-Cell Service
The agency deferred SpaceX requests to expand its constellation and waive power limit rules.
Spectrum
Open Technology Institute’s ‘Third Way’ for Spectrum Sharing
The group proposed expanding low-power, indoor use to more bands.
USF
High Court Watcher: SCOTUS Might Not Want to Upend Universal Service
The high court agreed Friday to review a decision finding the $8 billion-per-year broadband subsidy unconstitutional.
ACP
FCC Addresses False ACP Advertising
Providers that fail to update their materials may be subject to penalties.
Briefs
Simington Wants Washington to Unleash the Space Economy
Trump administration should eliminate the red tape, Simington said
Vermont
Vermont Approves $3.1 Billion Sale of Consolidated Communications
The sale would see Searchlight Capital Partners and a partner take ownership of Consolidated Communications.
Broadband's Impact
Accessibility Needs Take Center Stage in FCC’s Customer Service Inquiry
Telecom providers say new mandates are unnecessary, point to market-driven solutions.
Mobile
15 Democratic Attorneys General Want FCC to Unlock Phones
The FCC unanimously proposed a 60-day unlocking requirement in July.
E-Rate
FCC's Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Program Faces Uncertain Future
Upcoming Chairman Carr, along with Commissioner Nathan Simington, previously dissented from the decision.
Benton
Supreme Court to Decide Fate of $8 Billion Broadband Fund
The outcome could affect millions who depend on the USF for affordable communication services.
SpaceX
Carr: FCC Unlikely to Restore Starlink RDOF Subsidy
Agency denied Starlink $885 million in 2022.
