FCC
FCC Unanimously Votes to Narrow Environmental Review Rules Under Amended NEPA
It’s about ‘striking the right balance.’
Satellite
FCC Adopts New Satellite Licensing Reforms
SpaceX, Kuiper pushed for more flexibility; CTIA warned of 5G interference risks
mergers
FCC Approves Skydance–Paramount Merger Amid ‘Back-Door’ Deal Allegations
Commissioner Gomez declined to commit to probe
Spectrum
FCC Declines Tribal Window for AWS-3 Auction, but Keeps Door Open for the Future
The agency will take comment on allowing tribes to apply for free spectrum licenses in future auctions.
Spectrum
Proponents Still Pushing for Tribal Licensing Window in Upcoming Auction
A draft version of the FCC's rules for the AWS-3 auction would not include one.
Pole Attachments
Utilities Want Tweaks to Pole Attachment Draft Order
Electric companies also supported some parts of the draft.
Spectrum
CBRS Users Defend Band to FCC
WISPA said a forced relocation would disadvantage current users for the benefit of major wireless carriers.
Wireless
Wireless Industry Celebrates Spectrum Victory as Congress Sends ‘Big’ Budget Bill to Trump
Wireless industry celebrates tax incentives, others celebrate expanded R&D credits.
Expert Opinion
Roslyn Layton: With Supreme Court Clarity, It’s Time for Congress to Modernize the USF
The Supreme Court's decision underscores that real reform must come through legislative, not judicial, channels.
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Replaces Professional Engineer Regulation with Qualified Engineer Standard
Unanimous vote eases broadband data collection rules.
Brendan Carr
Trusty Makes FCC Debut At Open Meeting
Carr is delighted by new Republican majority.
Wireless
T-Mobile-UScellular Deal Clears Trump Administration Foreign Review
A Seeking Alpha analyst estimated the deal's closing could be delayed due to turnover at the FCC.
Spectrum
EchoStar Fulfilled Last Commitment in Deadline Extension Deal, Company Says
The company said it 75 percent of new customers in certain areas were on its own network.
Brendan Carr
Trusty Sworn In As FCC Commissioner
The Republican will debut at an FCC meeting Thursday.
FCC
Trusty Confirmed For Five-Year Term
Fetterman joins Republicans again
FCC
Senate Confirms Trusty to Serve Out Rosenworcel’s Term
Senate voting Wednesday on giving Trusty a new five-year term beginning July 1.
