Digital Inclusion
NTIA to Review Federal Spending on Broadband, Tech for Education
The agency is holding an online listening session on the issue Dec. 10.
Jessica Rosenworcel
Jessica Rosenworcel was appointed as a chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission in 2012, but stepped down in January 2025.
12 Days of Broadband
12 Days of Broadband: Brendan Carr, Deregulator or Speech Police?
The Federal Communications Commission's 39% problem
Spectrum
FCC Takes Step Toward Upper C-band Auction
In a change from the draft, the approved text asks about a Tribal licensing window.
Digital Inclusion
Congress Tried Twice to Reduce Prison Phone Rates
The House’s first attempt spelled out detailed limits; the final law left those details to the FCC.
Digital Inclusion
FCC to Nearly Double Call Rates for Prison and Jail Inmates
Vote expected Tuesday could raise rates by 83 percent, advocates say.
FCC
Chinese Testing Labs Oppose FCC Decertification
The agency has been barring labs owned in part by the Chinese government from its equipment authorization program.
Digital Inclusion
Mission Telecom to Maintain E-Rate Prices for Off-Campus Wi-Fi After FCC Withdraws Support
Nonprofit carrier offers to help offset lost federal subsidies for 1,280 schools and libraries.
Digital Inclusion
California Tenants Can Soon Opt Out of Bulk Billing Plans
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1414 into law Friday.
Public Safety
FCC’s ‘Operation Clean Carts’ Targets Online Sales of Blacklisted Chinese Tech
E-commerce platforms remove ‘millions of listings’ tied to Huawei, Dahua, and other entities
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Proposes to Rollback Some Broadband Transparency Rules
Proposal would remove six consumer disclosure requirements
Digital Inclusion
FCC to Revisit 2024 Inmate-Calling Rules
FCC chair says 2024 rate caps forced facilities to scale back phone access.
FCC
Gomez Stresses FCC Must Protect Free Speech
The commissioner flagged recent investigations into broadcasters and programming, including ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live.
FCC
FCC Prepares for Mass Furloughs Amid Looming Government Shutdown
Agency’s previous contingency projected retaining just 12 percent of staff
broadcast
FCC Prepares to Revisit Broadcast Ownership Rules
Chief of Staff Scott Delacourt cites recent court ruling that sets this review apart
Public Safety
South Carolina Sees Breakthrough in Fight Against Contraband Phones
Officials may soon get FCC approval to jam illicit prison phones.
FCC
FCC to Seek Input on State, Local Barriers to Telecom Projects
The agency will also vote on whether to set up an accelerated docket for wireless permitting disputes
