12 Days of Broadband
Going Into Year 3 Without FCC Spectrum Auction Authority
Hope for a single auction, but not blanket authority, materialized at the end of the year.
Broadband's Impact
Broadband Prices Decline as Speeds Surge, USTelecom Reports
Still, a TPI study finds nominal prices for some speed tiers rose faster than inflation.
Rip and Replace
Senate Passes Defense Bill with $3 Billion in Rip and Replace Funding
It will now head to President Biden's desk.
Satellite
Rosenworcel: Space Economy Growth Is ‘Astronomical’
FCC Chairwoman outlined priorities for innovation, sustainability, and competition in the New Space Age.
BEAD
Davidson to Step Down from NTIA on Jan. 20
It's not clear who will succeed him at NTIA under the Trump administration.
FCC
FCC Opens Airwaves for Low Power Devices, Loosens Financing for Broadband
Both orders were adopted unanimously.
Broadband's Impact
FCC Chairwoman Gains Unlikely GOP Ally in Customer Service Inquiry
Mississippi’s GOP Attorney General supports applying customer service requirements to broadband, satellite, and voice providers.
Rip and Replace
Defense Bill Has $3 Billion for FCC's 'Rip and Replace' Program
The defense bill would allow the FCC to borrow $3.08 billion from the U.S. Treasury within 90 days to finance rip and replace.
Election 2024
Law Professor to Carr: Best to Avoid Rosenworcel’s Mistakes
Carr urged to focus on core issues like spectrum.
Cybersecurity
Rosenworcel Proposes Stronger Cybersecurity Rules After China-Backed Hack
The FCC chairwoman circulated an order mandating cybersecurity measures and an item that would seek comment on further steps.
Election 2024
Rosenworcel Jokes at FCBA Chairwoman’s Dinner
Rosenworcel touched on the election, ACP, Brendan Carr, Chevron deference and space.
Rip and Replace
Rosenworcel: 30 Providers Completed 'Rip and Replace', More Funding Still Needed
The FCC chairwoman told lawmakers half the participants reported being unable to finish work without more funding.
Election 2024
Rosenworcel Announces Jan. 15 FCC Open Meeting
Carr’s first meeting as chairman will follow in February.
Satellite
FCC Approves SpaceX and T-Mobile's Direct-to-Cell Service
The agency deferred SpaceX requests to expand its constellation and waive power limit rules.
Social Media
Carr Links Section 230 Immunity to Acting in Good Faith
New incoming FCC chairman also wants to 'unleash America's space economy.'
FCC
FCC Unanimously Moves to Update Subsea Cable Rules
The agency is responsible for licensing underwater cable facilities connecting to the U.S.
