SpaceX
Rosenworcel: Fixed Wireless Driving Broadband Competition
FCC Chairwoman says 'a lot of households are signing up.'
Jessica Rosenworcel
Jessica Rosenworcel was appointed as a chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission in 2012, but stepped down in January 2025.
FCC
FCC Fines T-Mobile More Than $15 Million for Data Breaches
The company agreed to improve data security practices and invest another $15 million in the effort.
Broadband's Impact
FCC Chairwoman an ‘Optimist’ about AI Despite Ongoing Challenges
The FCC is working rapidly to catch up with AI’s fast evolution.
FCC
FCC Opens More Airwaves for Satellite Broadband
Agency opened 17 GigaHertz for satellites, issued a fine against a deepfake political robocalls.
Communications Act
Some Educators Urge FCC to Go Beyond Wi-Fi Hotspots
LTE-enabled devices may be a more cost-effective solution for connecting students at-home.
Wireless
GOP State AGs Oppose FCC’s 60-Day Mobile Phone Unlocking Plan
State officials say FCC lacks legal authority to require unlocking.
AI
Democratic Senators Urge FCC to Pass AI Political Ads Proposal
FCC Chief Jessica Rosenworcel touted the plan at a tech policy summit Wednesday.
enforcement
FCC Fines AT&T $13 Million for Data Breach Last Year
The company agreed to a more thorough screening of its vendors.
Energy and Commerce
House Committee Votes to Adopt AM Radio Bill
The Committee vote was a victory for the National Association of Broadcasters.
Wireless
Ninth Circuit Upholds Most of FCC Effort to Ease Wireless Permits
Judges invalidated the agency's definition of 'concealment elements.'
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.'
Eighth Circuit
FCC Set to Begin Enforcement of Digital Discrimination Rules
The agency’s grace period for enforcement is expected to end this month
SpaceX
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.
