900 MHz
NextNav Defends 900 MHz Proposal Amid Wide Opposition
The company asked the FCC to consider its plan to operate a GPS backup. Opponents worry about interference.
NCTA
Originally the National Cable and Telecommunications Association, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, is a trade association representing major cable and television companies. NCTA’s member companies connect more than 82 million customers to high-speed internet.
FCC
ISPs Say 1996 Law Blocks FCC's New Data Breach Rules
The agency said it wasn't barred from adopting rules that overlapped with previously voided policies.
FCC
Cable, 5G Operators Disagree on Spectrum Sharing Ahead of World Radio Conference
The FCC asked for input as it works to prepare the U.S.'s positions.
Infrastructure
Small ISPs Want Firm Deadline for Processing Pole Orders
ACA Connects pushed the FCC to adopt firm make-ready timelines and enhance self-help remedies for pole attachments.
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.
Infrastructure
USTelecom Urges Flexible Utility Pole Timelines Ahead of BEAD
The trade group called for negotiable make-ready timelines to address challenges beyond pole owners' control.
NCTA
White House Wants to Crack Down On Hold Times, Subscription Cancelation Delays
The FCC is considering rules to make it easy to cancel subscriptions and talk to human representatives.
Infrastructure
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.
Junk Fees
Satellite Provider Opposes Early Termination Fee Immunity For Cable Companies
“Regulating only a single class of traditional video service providers while leaving all other competitors untouched would harm consumers and competition,” DIRECTV says
Wi-Fi
NCTA Urges Restricted Axon Wi-Fi Sharing
Law enforcement wireless devices on popular WiFi bands must be limited to 'true emergencies,' NCTA says
E-Rate
NCTA Concerned FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspots Plan Could Fund TikTok, Netflix
ISPs are concerned E-Rate funded Wi-Fi hotspots will be used for social media.
FCC
Cable Opposes Giving Prime Airwaves to FirstNet
NCTA joined T-Mobile and Verizon in calling the move a windfall for FirstNet vendor AT&T.
Spectrum
Tech Company Offers Spectrum-Sharing Plan to Help Public Safety
Axon offers a compromise to protect Wi-Fi users.
FCC
Local Officials Want a Piece of Cable’s Broadband Revenue
Cities need the FCC to scrap the Mixed-Use Rule to collect fees on cable's broadband revenue.
Briefs
NCTA Documentary Depicts Broadband Deployment Challenges
The documentary follows three ISP crews in hard-to-reach, rural areas of the U.S.
FCC
FCC Considering Rulemaking on Requiring Mobile Providers to Unlock Phones Within 60 Days
The agency will vote July 18 on whether to seek comment on the move.
