USF
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.
FCC
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.
Sixth Circuit
Court Orders ISPs, FCC to Argue Net Neutrality on Halloween
Sixth Circuit put the Net Neutrality rules on hold in an unanimous stay order on Aug. 1.
FCC
Wireless Carriers Press FCC to Expand Access to Light Poles
ISPs want the FCC to ensure access to light poles to speed infrastructure deployment.
FCC
Rosenworcel Confident FCC Rules Will Survive in Court
GOP lawmakers sought answers from the FCC in the wake of the Supreme Court's Loper Bright ruling.
Sixth Circuit
Key GOP Lawmakers Ask Court to Void FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules
The Chamber of Commerce, a former Republican commissioner, and free-market think tanks also submitted briefs opposing the rules.
FCC
FCC's Rosenworcel Wants to Address Consumer Pain Points
Agency’s effort backs White House in seeking ways for consumers to engage with live representatives.
FCC
SpaceX: FCC Should Revise Spectrum Sharing Between Satellite Types
Existing rules unnecessarily restrict the operation of non-geostationary satellite systems, company says.
Fifth Circuit
Molaks Seek Review of FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspots Order
The Molaks' challenge follows the Supreme Court’s Loper Bright ruling restricting agency deference.
Broadband's Impact
NACo Opposed to FCC's Bulk Billing Ban
NACo warned a bulk billing ban could raise internet bills.
FCC
Major ISPs Press FCC to Speed Pole Access Ahead of Big BEAD Projects
NCTA proposed the FCC extend the 45-day make-ready timeframe for orders of up to 6,000 poles.
FCC
FCC Seeking Comment on Disclosure Mandates for AI-Generated Robocalls
The agency in February made such calls illegal without prior consent.
FCC
FCC Under Tight Deadline To Implement AI Ad Disclosures
The FCC might not have time to enforce new AI Ad disclosure rules for political ads before the November elections.
FCC
Georgia AG Wants FCC to Allow Cell Phone Jamming in Prisons
After seizing over 8,000 contraband phones, Georgia's AG wants the FCC to allow governments to block prison wireless communications.
