Antitrust
NAB, Public Knowledge See Google Court Outcome the Same Way
Judge said search giant violated antitrust laws
Spectrum
Tribes, Industry Still Disagree on Auction Priority Window
The FCC is considering boosting Tribal spectrum access as part of an upcoming auction.
Benton
In ‘Delete’ Docket, Advocates Want Improvements to Lifeline, E-Rate and Local Control
Public interest groups say the FCC should modernize, not dismantle, key programs.
Big Tech
Public Knowledge Pushes for Digital Platform Regulator
Proposal weighs feasibility of creating an independent commission, executive agency, or standards body.
Congress
Senate Confirms Trump Nominee Mark Meador to FTC on Party-Line Vote
Meador confirmed amid a legal challenge by two ousted Democratic FTC commissioners.
Spectrum
Industry and Tribes at Odds on Tribal Priority Window
The FCC took comment on boosting Tribal access to spectrum ahead of an upcoming auction.
Benton
Sixth Circuit Denies Rehearing in Net Neutrality Challenge
Public interest groups face an uphill battle in challenging the Sixth Circuit’s ruling, especially without FCC support.
Congress
Bill to Bar FCC from Targeting Broadcasters Over Editorial Content
Democrats say Trump’s FCC is targeting broadcasters for political gain
Spectrum
WISPA Wants Spectrum Sharing from FCC Under Carr
The group said the upper C-band, eyed by 5G carriers ad Starlink, could be a candidate for sharing.
Democracy
FTC to Investigate Big Tech’s Content Moderation Practices for ‘Censorship’
Critics call the inquiry the latest Trump administration push to control online speech.
Net Neutrality
Advocates For Net Neutrality Appeal 6th Circuit Court Decision That FCC Won't
With the FCC certain not to appeal the agency’s loss, advocates for net neutrality have only the non-profit interveners to rely upon.
OTI
Consumer Advocates to FCC: Deny T-Mobile’s Acquisition of UScellular
The $4.4 billion deal includes 4 million customers, 30% of UScellular’s spectrum, and more than 2,000 towers.
Digital Inclusion
Senators Push Bill to Restrict Minors' Social Media Use
Public interest group warned the bill violates First Amendment rights.
Copyright
Public Knowledge: New Bill Sets A Dangerous Precedent for Online Freedom
Says the bill would turn ISPs into “copyright police.”
Energy and Commerce
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Sell-or-Ban Law
Biden leaves TikTok’s fate to Trump as the divestiture deadline approaches Sunday.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Ookla Study: Wireless Network Speeds of Comcast, Charter Have Soared
Measured user download speeds have increased by more than 100 Mbps
