Election 2024
How Would Telecom Policy Change Under Trump or Harris?
Two right-leading panelists agreed that federal agencies must better measure success for the Universal Service Fund.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Biden-Harris Administration
All Broadband Providers Have Labels Requirement by October
All ISPs will be required to display new labels to customers by October 10.
Public Safety
House Passes Telecom Security Bills to Counter Foreign Threats
One bill would create a comprehensive strategy to secure global telecom infrastructure.
Briefs
Dingell Introduces Bipartisan Legislation on Mapping
The new legislation aims to increase coordination between 130 federal broadband programs and 15 different agencies.
enforcement
Supreme Court's Jarkesy Ruling Popping up in FCC Enforcement Actions
GOP Commissioner Nathan Simington said he would dissent from every forfeiture without a change in procedure.
Satellite
FCC Shields ISPs from Directly Paying Regulatory Fees
Broadcasters continue to push for a fee mandate on broadband ISPs.
Fifth Circuit
NTCA Survey Underscores Risks of Lost USF Support
A Fifth Circuit Court decision threatens funding of the $8.1 billion subsidy program
Infrastructure
Benton: Local Governments Crucial in Preventing BEAD Bottlenecks
Across local, state, and federal levels efforts to streamline broadband permitting are intensifying.
SpaceX
FCC to Vote on Opening up 17 GHZ for Satellite Broadband
The agency is set to vote on September 26.
FCC
Cybersecurity Pilot Program Launched by FCC to Defend Schools, Libraries
Eligible K-12 schools and libraries can apply for funding starting September 17.
FCC
Bipartisan Mayors Urge FCC to Protect Bulk Billing
The FCC has heard distinctly opposite arguments on how the ban will impact consumers.
FCC
Texas Couple Challenges FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspots Order in Fifth Circuit
The Molaks also have a petition for reconsideration pending before the FCC.
AI
Tech Group Urges Rosenworcel to Drop AI-Disclosure Regulations
FCC rules would mandate disclosure of AI-generated political ads on radio and TV.
FCC
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.
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.
