Expert Opinion
John Doyle: The FCC’s New ID Rule is a Gift to America’s Adversaries
The FCC's proposed ID collection rule would build the exact database Chinese hackers are already inside U.S. telecom networks looking for.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
USF
New Mexico Launches Rulemaking for Broadband Affordability Program
The state program will offer eligible households discounts toward broadband service beginning Dec. 1.
Expert Opinion
Bruce Kushnick: An Open Letter Calling for a Debate with the Group Digital Progress
The authors propose a debate using the Verizon NY 2025 Annual Report, and other pertinent facts
FCC
Communications Act Could Give FCC Commissioners Firmer Legal Footing Than Slaughter
Unlike the FTC, Congress intentionally designed the FCC as a bipartisan commission, one expert said
Wireless
GOP Senators Want Phone Unlocking Mandate
The cable industry and SpaceX have also pushed for the policy
Privacy
Sixth Circuit to Rehear Case on FCC Data Breach Rules
Telecom industry groups and Republican lawmakers said the court’s previous decision made it harder for Congress to nullify disfavored rules
FCC
FCC Holds Lifeline Mobile and Broadband Standards Flat for Another Year
The program’s mobile broadband data allowance has remained unchanged since 2020.
Spectrum
Lawmakers Want FCC, NTIA to Protect Wi-Fi at WRC
House members expect China to try to ‘undermine continued international support for unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band’
Expert Opinion
Jonathan Williams: Super-Sizing Benefits of the Big Beautiful Bill
The author is the chief economist of the Federal Communications Commission.
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
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
