Broadband Mapping and Data
Groups to FCC: Continue Assessing Broadband Affordability, Adoption
The agency is set to vote Thursday on whether to propose scrapping the inquiries, which were first conducted last year.
Digital Inclusion
Groups Challenge FCC's Bureau-Level Order Suspending Prison Phone Rate Cap
The groups argue that the bureau's order delaying compliance to 2027 violates federal law.
FCC
FCC Adopts Direct Final Rule Over Protests
'Certainly under this Chairman, it will not be abused,’ FCC's General Counsel vowed.
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.
AI
FCC Reviewing State AI Laws Under White House Plan
President Donald Trump signed three executive orders, including one aimed at promoting data center construction.
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.
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.
Spectrum
Wi-Fi Forces Glum, 5G Carriers Elated as Big Budget Bill Lands in the House
The Senate version scrapped a House protection for the unlicensed 6 GHz band.
Spectrum
Supporters Urge Capitol Hill to Protect Unlicensed, Shared Spectrum
They worry the FCC would consider repurposing the airwaves to meet ambitious auction goals.
Net Neutrality
SCOTUS Grants Extension For Net Neutrality Petitioners
Sixth Circuit ruling conflicts with prior decisions by the Ninth and D.C. Circuits, groups said.
Spectrum
Broad Swath of Stakeholders Warns FCC Undoing EchoStar Deal Would Cause Harm
More than 60 stakeholders, including former GOP commissioners, back Dish/EchoStar in defense of its 2 GHz licenses
FCC
Republican Majority Derailed as FCC Loses Two Members
Senate to accelerate confirmation of Trump nominee Olivia Trusty following Simington’s surprise exit.
Free Speech
Lawyers: FTC ‘Censorship’ Inquiry Itself Violates First Amendment
Critics say the agency is acting beyond its authority by probing how platforms police speech.
Benton
Groups: FCC Needs to Combine Review of Big UScellular Deals
UScellular has deals to sell its operations and much of its spectrum to the three major wireless carriers.
Benton
Consumer Groups, Rural Carriers Oppose AT&T-UScellular Spectrum Sale
AT&T would need a spectrum ownership cap waived to complete the $1 billion sale.
OTI
FCC Flooded With Opposition to NextNav’s GPS Backup Proposal
Groups say reworking 900 MHz band threatens millions of critical devices.
