People
Senate Commerce to Vote on Thumann’s Nomination Nov. 18
If confirmed, she would give Republicans a 3-1 majority at the FCC
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
Law
Longtime Communications Law Firm Fletcher Heald & Hildreth to Close
The firm's departure reflects a period of change for the legal industry
Satellite
Other Satellite Companies Not Excited About Rocket Lab-Iridium Deal
Rocket Lab and Iridium countered that concerns are unrelated to the $8 billion acquisition
Spectrum
SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile Like FCC’s Unlicensed D2D Plan
Current users of the bands being considered said the agency should take care to avoid interference
Expert Opinion
Adam Jay Harrison: The FCC Just Showed Why Spectrum Must Be Managed Like A Reservoir
As satellite services and drones intensify competition for spectrum, AI-driven monitoring and sharing could help
Strand Consult: Starlink’s Next Milestone Is Telecom Regulation
Strand Consult says Starlink’s mobile ambitions could bring on many new legal requirements
FCC
Luján Wants Carr Testifying ‘Once a Month’ Under Dem Congress
Danielle Thumann Severs, a top Carr advisor, was asked about the agency’s inquiry into the E-Rate program
Permitting
ISPs, Cities Still Miles Apart on Permitting
The FCC is considering imposing shot clocks and fee limits for wireline projects
FCC
SpaceX Calls FCC High Cost Broadband Subsidies ‘Corporate Welfare’
SpaceX is challenging decades-old federal funding practices
2026 Midterms
Democratic Congress Could Put New Pressure on FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
Democrats' new congressional majority could increase scrutiny of the FCC's regulatory decisions
Expert Opinion
Rachel Goodman: Baseless Election Interference Threats from the FCC
The FCC has consistently affirmed that it has no authority to dictate how broadcasters report polls or election results.
Funding
Spectrum Pulling Cox from Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
Cox’s subscribers trends were worse than expected, New Street analysts said
People
House Dems Want Thumann Nomination Paired with Gomez Renomination
Thumann’s confirmation hearing has not been rescheduled after it was postponed in September
Cybersecurity
FCC Votes to Block Chinese Labs from Testing U.S. Equipment
The agency also alleged a Lifeline provider fraudulently enrolled deceased subscribers
Spectrum
FCC Clears Slate of Spectrum Items, Including Proposal to Expand Direct-to-Device
The agency didn’t act on a request from SpaceX to consider satellite service in spectrum targeted by the NextNav petition
Spectrum
DOJ Asks Judge to Toss Ligado Takings Case
The case centers on whether the government has to pay FCC license holders for seizing their airwaves
