The FCC proposed adjusting the $9-billion budget allocated for the fund using updated maps
AI can be used to make congestion control decisions, a major opportunity for dynamic spectrum sharing.
The FCC has moved forward in critical objectives, reported commissioners at oversight hearing.
The telecom said manufacturers are in the best position to ensure security.
Commissioner Simington stated that the commission was in “a little bit of an emergency phase.”
The onus of securing devices shouldn’t fall to the consumer, a Homeland Security cyber rep said.
Broadband Breakfast’s coverage of CES will illuminate cutting-edge technologies.
Critics urged the FCC to expand the fund’s contribution sources, but the agency chose to punt the decision to Congress.
If Sohn is sworn in, it would break the FCC’s party deadlock and allow the Democrats to potentially bring back net neutrality.
The FCC alleges that the Cox/Jones Enterprise conduct violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Simington advocated mandating ongoing cybersecurity updates on wireless devices already in consumer hands.
The Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act would ease FCC permitting for the rapidly growing satellite industry.
The commission published the initial draft of its map Friday, unleashing a storm of controversy in the industry circles.
'The new space age has turned everything we know about how to deliver critical space-based services on its head.'
39 states and territories have submitted letters of intent to participate in the NTIA's Internet for All initiative.
The FCC is examining the need and use cases for allocating spectrum for offshore use.
The commissioner prefers going the route of legislation over Democratic FCC commissioners leading the charge for neutrality protections.
Match Group is suing Google over its alleged restrictive app store billing practices, as lawmakers consider legislation tackling the issue.
ATS will test technology allowing LEO satellites to provide direct connectivity to cellphones.
Calls in contrast to growing support for a broader mechanism including broadband revenues
The new partnership aims to enlist state attorneys general in the effort to stop abusive robocalls.
Letter cites Carol Mattey report, which recommends broadening the base.
Simington also raised idea of Big Tech contributing to Universal Service Fund.
Will the 12 GHz band be opened for 5G uses or remain exclusively for satellite services?
The FCC has voted to bring in an online portal to collect individual complaints about robocalls and ID spoofing.
Keynote speakers at Day 2 of WISPA America tackled broadband speed thresholds, infrastructure and federal programs.
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