Chevron Doctrine
McConnell: Demise of Chevron Doctrine His ‘Most Consequential’ Achievement
Chevron required judges to defer to agencies like the FCC in interpreting ambiguous laws.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Expert Opinion
To Withstand Emergencies Like Helene, Broadband Policies Need to Last
Going forward, we could mitigate risks by designing our networks with resiliency in mind.
Satellite
FCC Set to Enforce ‘All-In’ Video Pricing Rules
Rules will go into effect Dec. 19, 2024.
Section 230
Former Pai Aide: USF ‘Top Issue’ Post-Election
Legal challenges put USF and FCC powers at risk.
USF
GOP Attorneys General Ask Supreme Court to Take USF Case
They want justices to find the Universal Service Fund unconstitutional.
Rural
Cable One, Mercury Broadband Default on RDOF Locations
FCC decided not to provide blanket amnesty for RDOF defaults.
Earnings
After Merger, T-Mobile Gets to Keep 800 MegaHertz Spectrum
The company's auction ended without a qualifying bid, executives said.
Broadband's Impact
FCC’s New Inquiry Could Make Canceling Services Easier
Commissioner Brendan Carr said the inquiry falls outside the agency's scope.
Digital Inclusion
Survey: Rising Internet Bills Add to Consumer Frustration Amid Inflation
Despite industry claims of affordable broadband, consumers report financial strain and show support for mandated price caps.
Tribal
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Transforms Reservation With Open Access Fiber Network
When service was lit up in May, the network became the only open access network owned by a tribal government.
Public Safety
FCC Unveils Order Allowing FirstNet to Operate in 4.9 GHz Band
Opponents said the decision 'will be challenged and will be litigated.'
NCTA
NCTA Warns 60-Day Phone Unlocking Rule Could Fuel Billions in Fraud
Cable industry group urged FCC to extend unlocking period to 180 days.
SpaceX
NTIA Head Calls GOP Criticism of BEAD 'Election-Year Politics'
He pointed to FCC's implementation of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund under Trump as as a cautionary example.
Tribal
Require Tribal Consent for 5G Fund, Tribes Say
Tribal officials say RDOF would have been more effective with such a requirement.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on November 6, 2024 - The Debate Over Unlocking Phones
Join us to discover how this proposal could reshape the mobile landscape.
Expert Opinion
Shared Spectrum in Education: Back-to-School for Policymakers
Schools leverage CBRS for a wide diversity of applications.
