AI
Chinese Humanoid Robots Smash Human Track and Field Records at Beijing Robot Games
In July, the Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
People
Telecom Policy Analyst Blair Levin Leaving New Street Research
The longtime telecom policy analyst didn’t say what his future plans were
Pole Attachments
FCC Won’t Hear AT&T-Duke Pole Case Right Away
The agency ordered the companies to begin arbitration
Wireless
Dish Wants Tower Claims Zeroed Out
A judge said litigating the issue would push the company’s bankruptcy timeline into December
FCC
FCC’s E-Rate Proposal Draws Early Pushback from Schools, Libraries
Advocates were quick to weigh in after the sweeping proposal hit the Federal Register Friday
Spectrum
Whistleblower Suit Against Array Can Continue Judge Says
A district judge said private parties can sue under the False Claims Act
Expert Opinion
Bob Bartz: The Broadband Map Is Getting Better. Here’s What Still Needs to Change
Faster provider reporting and engineering field data would make FCC broadband maps more accurate, and that matters for investment decisions well beyond BEAD.
FCC
FCC’s Gomez Warns Satellite Deployment Is No Substitute for Universal Service
Gomez’s comments came just after Disney filed a lawsuit against the commission Tuesday morning.
FCC
ABC Sues FCC Over Challenge to Its Broadcast Licenses, Saying Actions Present 'Existential Threat'
The FCC launched a review in April of 8 ABC local broadcast licenses well before they expire.
Satellite
AST SpaceMobile Gets Green Light for Direct-to-Device Testing
The 30-day authorization covers non-commercial testing using up to 100 handsets.
enforcement
Supreme Court Denies Verizon Bid to Pursue Refund on FCC Fine
The wireless carriers are each seeking refunds on a combined $200 million in penalties
FCC
FCC Agenda Targets November to Finalize Wireless Siting Rules
The agency’s 2026 regulatory agenda points to upcoming action on permitting, spectrum and legacy telecom rules.
Digital Inclusion
Most E-Rate Funds Spent in Highest-Need Areas, Researcher Says
In fiscal year 2024, the program spent 62 percent of funding on broadband subscriptions and 35 percent on networking gear
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Pleased With Pace of Broadband Deployments
The agency's 706 report did not include analysis of broadband affordability or adoption
National Security
Team Telecom Probes T-Mobile’s $2B Oak Hill Fiber Deal
The FCC has said it will not act on the underlying license applications until Team Telecom completes its review.
Spectrum
SpaceX Wants More Spectrum for Direct-to-Device
It named NextNav’s proposal, which the security industry reiterated opposition to.
