People
Michael Powell Stepping Down as CEO of NCTA
Under Powell’s leadership, NCTA successfully influenced public policies in expanding broadband access
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.
Cox Communications
Cable Re-ups Push for Pole Attachment Timelines
The industry wants a firm deadline for utilities to process large pole attachment requests.
Infrastructure
NARUC Wants Copper Theft Federally Criminalized
Group says stricter penalties needed to modernize communications protection.
Expert Opinion
Dean Bubley: Fact-Checking CTIA’s Testimony to Congress on Spectrum Policy
'The U.S. is among the leading nations in deploying platforms for dynamic multi-technology, multi-operator spectrum allocation.'
Spectrum
Cable and Wireless Lobbyists Go to War Over Spectrum Auctions
Mobile carriers and cable heat up spectrum dispute as Congress works to reauthorize the FCC's ability to auction spectrum licenses.
Brooke Donilon
Wireless Carriers, Consumer Advocates Want Spectrum Studies to Continue
The FCC legal ability to auction off spectrum lapsed in March 2023 over concerns DoD spectrum could be sold off.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on February 26, 2025 - Copper Theft and Broadband Vandalism
Increasing copper prices and gaps in regulations also contribute to the problem.
White Papers
Protecting The Nation's Critical Communications Infrastructure From Theft and Vandalism
To protect economic and public safety interests, regulators, legislators, law enforcement, municipalities, and communications providers must work together.
Wireless
OTI to Carr: Move Forward with 60-Day Unlocking Mandate
An unlocking rule would likely pass unanimously.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on February 5, 2025 - Next Steps for Spectrum Auction Renewal
At stake is the future of 5G deployment and potential spectrum sharing with military radar systems.
Benton
Broadband Industry, Advocates Defend USF to High Court
They said the underlying statute should survive even if SCOTUS expands the non-delegation doctrine.
Net Neutrality
Sixth Circuit Tosses Net Neutrality
A three-judge panel held that broadband is an information service under the Telecommunications Act.
Public Safety
Axon Waiver for Surveillance Devices Gets FCC Approval, Citing Public Safety
Critics said devices could disrupt Wi-Fi and fixed wireless services in the heavily trafficked Wi-Fi band.
Funding
Experts Address RDOF’s Unanswered Questions
Halfway through its decade-long timeline, the $20 billion rural broadband subsidy program grapples with unresolved issues.
Rural
Cable ISP Trade Group: FCC Data Highlights Broadband Expansion
About 2.1 million rural locations were added between June 2023 and June 2024
Broadband's Impact
Accessibility Needs Take Center Stage in FCC’s Customer Service Inquiry
Telecom providers say new mandates are unnecessary, point to market-driven solutions.
