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
Net Neutrality
What's Next for Net Neutrality?
‘We think the odds of Congress acting as requested are zero.’
5G Wireless
Support Builds for T-Mobile/UScellular Merger
Supports spans from nonpartisan think tanks to women’s business centers
Digital Inclusion
Black Church Group Supports T-Mobile, UScellular Merger
Organization believes merger will increase network range and affordability.
OTI
Senate Bill Would Fortify Networks Against Climate Disasters
Sen. Markey says rising sea levels threaten 4,000 miles of fiber across the U.S.
OTI
Public Interest Groups Want T-Mobile-UScellular Merger Blocked
Advocates called for strict conditions if the merger proceeds.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Providers Want FCC Data Cap Inquiry Dropped
The proceeding is unlikely to move forward under a Republican FCC.
FCC
Consumer Groups Upset About a Chairman Brendan Carr
Groups say Carr lacks authority to change Section 230, hasn't pushed back against Trump's threats on broadcast licenses.
OTI
Consumer Groups and CTIA Differ on Higher Power Levels for CBRS Spectrum
The FCC asked for input on updates to the Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum in August.
OTI
Consumer Groups: ‘Device Unlocking Boosts Wireless Competition’
Eighteen consumer groups pushed the FCC to adopt a uniform 60-day phone unlocking standard.
