Infrastructure
FCC to Take Up Undersea Cable Review in November
U.S. lawmakers recently said they're worried about the infrastructure being sabotaged.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Satellite
NASA Conditionally Backs SpaceX’s Use of Very Low Earth Orbit Satellites
The approval hinges on ensuring safe operations near the International Space Station.
Rural
Firefly Broadband Looking to Scoop up Virginia RDOF Locations
The company said it's having trouble reaching the defaulting provider.
Infrastructure
Experts: BEAD Success Hinges on States Supplementing FCC Pole Rules
Local approaches may resolve cost and delay challenges, experts say.
Bulk Billing
FCC’s Carr: A Bulk Billing Ban ‘Makes No Sense’
Apartment residents would experience higher internet prices, Republican says
SpaceX
If Trump Won, What Would Carr Do as FCC Chairman?
The agency's senior Republican outlined policy priorities in his Project 2025 chapter.
Spectrum
Musk Supports Forcing TV Stations to Pay for Spectrum Licenses
Accuses Big 4 network of political bias
Sixth Circuit
Policy Analyst: Expand USF to Include Edge Providers
Roslyn Layton calls for including digital services in USF funding to relieve burden on telecom consumers.
USF
AT&T and Feds Disagree on Whether Government ‘Provides’ USF Money
The company wants SCOTUS to find the fund isn't covered by the False Claims Act.
Education and Distance Learning
Wireless Players Want FCC to Expand Wi-Fi Hotspots Approach
Qualcomm, CTIA agreed FCC should support LTE-enabled Chromebooks widely used in schools.
Sixth Circuit
FCC Urged to Drop Bulk Billing Ban Proposal
Citing two recent court rulings, broadband advocates argued the FCC lacked authority to enforce the proposed rule.
SpaceX
FCC Should Pause LEO Launches, Scientists Say
More than 100 researchers warned of environmental harms from continued launches and re-entries.
enforcement
AT&T Settles ACP Investigation for $2.3 Million
The FCC said the company improperly enrolled more than 3,900 subscribers.
Defense Department
NextNav: GPS Backup Promises $14.6 Billion in Economic Benefits
New analysis reveals potential for billions in savings with ground-based GPS system.
Infrastructure
GoNetspeed: Pole Regs in Massachusetts Threaten BEAD Success
Company says it can take years to access poles in the Bay State.
USF
SHLB Endorses Representatives for USAC
Organization cited a wealth of experience shared by the two nominees
