Cybersecurity
FCC Names Participants in Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Schools and Libraries
The program will provide $200 million to strengthen cybersecurity systems for schools and libraries.
Jessica Rosenworcel
Jessica Rosenworcel was appointed as a chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission in 2012, but stepped down in January 2025.
Cybersecurity
FCC Adopts Cybersecurity Rules in Wake of Salt Typhoon
The incoming chair dissented from the order.
FCC
Trump Taps Senate Staffer Olivia Trusty to Cement GOP Majority at FCC
Trusty's legislative work has spanned broadband mapping and protection of free speech online.
Cybersecurity
Carr Slams 'Biden FCC' for Last-Minute Vote on Cybersecurity Measure
The vote centered on a controversial cybersecurity proposal introduced just weeks before Rosenworcel’s departure.
988 Lifeline
'Top Hits' From Jessica Rosenworcel’s Farewell FCC Meeting
Biden FCC chairwoman reflected on four years of achievements.
Net Neutrality
What's Next for Net Neutrality?
‘We think the odds of Congress acting as requested are zero.’
USAC
Rosenworcel Appoints Eight to Serve on USAC Board
Board members will provide leadership at a time of possible reform.
Rip and Replace
Rosenworcel Seeks Support for AWS-3 Auction Procedures
The proceeds will pay back a $3 billion U.S. Treasury loan to shore up the Rip and Replace program.
Expert Opinion
Gigi Sohn: Fox’s Lies and the FCC's Duty to Protect Democracy
For the sake of our democracy, it is time for the Federal Communications Commission to act.
Net Neutrality
Sixth Circuit Tosses Net Neutrality
A three-judge panel held that broadband is an information service under the Telecommunications Act.
Rip and Replace
FCC Moving to Seek Rip and Replace Cash from U.S. Treasury
A defense bill providing funding for the program was signed into law Dec. 23, 2024
12 Days of Broadband
A Troubled Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Program Comes Due
The first deployment deadline for RDOF passed on Dec. 31, 2024 – yesterday.
12 Days of Broadband
Loper Bright, A Court Ruling That Changes How D.C. Operates
Loper Bright sets the stage for a Republican-led overhaul of broadband and telecom policy in 2025.
12 Days of Broadband
A Year of Challenges for the Universal Service Fund
In 2024, USF encountered widespread calls for reforms to ensure its sustainability and effectiveness.
12 Days of Broadband
New Year, New FCC Chair
Brendan Carr has supported a deregulatory stance toward ISPs.
SpaceX
A Big Launch Year for Low Earth Orbit Satellites
2024 marked the year LEOs went from experimental to expansive.
