Multicultural Media Telecom and Internet Council
Tech Think Tanks Fighting N.Y. Broadband Law in Supreme Court
Public Knowledge says Second Circuit 'got it right.'
Jessica Rosenworcel
Jessica Rosenworcel was appointed as a chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission in 2012, but stepped down in January 2025.
Eighth Circuit
FCC Set to Begin Enforcement of Digital Discrimination Rules
The agency’s grace period for enforcement is expected to end this month
Satellite
FCC Chair Wants More Competition to SpaceX's Starlink
The FCC's Space Bureau is helping competitors navigate the LEO satellite market.
USF
FCC to Increase Q4 Universal Service Fund Contribution Fee
The contribution factor will be raised from 34.4 percent to 35.8 percent
Wireless
Wireless Giants Split on FCC’s Phone Unlocking Policy
AT&T warns FCC proposal could upend its ability to offer affordable smartphones.
USF
Rep. Latta: USF Working Group Still not in Agreement After Fifth Circuit Ruling
The group has been working to modernize the fund for more than a year.
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.
Briefs
Dingell Introduces Bipartisan Legislation on Mapping
The new legislation aims to increase coordination between 130 federal broadband programs and 15 different agencies.
FCC
FCC to Vote on Opening up 17 GHZ for Satellite Broadband
The agency is set to vote on September 26.
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.
TPI
Telecom Analysts Urge Congress to Fund the USF Annually
Current USF funding system is not only regressive but also wastes money, say Scott Wallsten and Greg Rosston.
5G Fund
FCC Moves Forward with 5G Fund for Rural America
Carr argued against moving forward with fund changes before BEAD deployments.
FCC
U.S.,Canada Sign Agreement to Strengthen Cross-Border Privacy
The countries anticipate limited exchange of users' personal data under the new privacy pact.
Fifth Circuit
T-Mobile Supports FCC’s Rosenworcel on Wi-Fi Hotspots
‘Un-carrier’ says the agency should reject Molaks' petition for reconsideration.
