Public Safety
FCC’s Trusty Raises Concerns Over Copper Theft
Regulator warns copper theft and network vandalism pose risks to broadband and public safety.
Public Safety
Ensuring that emergency communications are enabled with broadband is the next frontier in public safety.
FCC
FCC Withdraws Recognition from Chinese Labs
The FCC has moved to revoke recognition of several Chinese government-linked test labs that certified electronics for U.S. use
Public Safety
FCC to Let Prisons Jam Contraband Cell Phones
Carr announces future rulemaking in Arkansas alongside federal and state officials.
Public Safety
FirstNet Authority Obstructed Audits, Punished Whistleblower, Says Inspector General
The office said the reports resulted in a change of leadership at FirstNet Authority.
Public Safety
Kinetic Offers $10,000 Rewards to Catch Copper Thieves
Copper theft has caused interference with essential services for residents across North Carolina.
Public Safety
Iberian Blackout Highlights Gaps in Telecom Network Resiliency
Power backups, route diversity, and planning critical to ISPs who fared better than rivals in April’s outage.
Public Safety
Louisville Mayor Signs Law Issuing New Penalties for Copper Wire Theft
The new ordinance tightens rules on scrap metal sales to protect utilities and public safety.
Public Safety
Senators Propose Task Force to Tackle Foreign Robocall Threat
FCC-led task force would strategize to stop international robocall fraud.
Public Safety
Industry Urges Federal Action to Stop Attacks on Critical Communications Infrastructure
Trade groups seek tougher laws on broadband sabotage.
Public Safety
Law Enforcement Calls on NTIA to Protect FirstNet Authority
NTIA as a potential ally.
Public Safety
Rural Texas County's Top Leaders Were Asleep, Out of Town During Initial Hours of Flood Crisis
Lawmakers have filed bills to improve emergency communications and provide additional funding for affected areas.
Public Safety
NextNav Fires Back At Allegations 900 MHz Plan Would Cost Billions
Analysis relied on ‘extreme, unsupported, and highly speculative assumptions,’ NextNav argued.
Public Safety
Is AI Coming to 9-1-1? These Panelists Think So
Adoption of new tech reliant on adoption of NG9-1-1
SpaceX
Starlink Supports Texas Flood Relief With Emergency Connectivity
President Trump declares the flood an 'unimaginable tragedy.'
Public Safety
FCC Employee Charged With Sexual Assault, Abduction
Assistant Division Chief arrested and fired.
Public Safety
CCIA: App Store Age Verification Bill Could Expose Sensitive Information
Bill sparked debate on how to keep kids safe online
