Election 2024
Booker Blocks Passage for Cruz’s Take It Down Act
Cruz sees electoral politics behind effort to kill his popular bill
Public Safety
Ensuring that emergency communications are enabled with broadband is the next frontier in public safety.
Public Safety
NTIA Not Sold on NextNav Proposal for GPS Supplement
The agency proposed the FCC wait for field test results before a rulemaking.
Expert Opinion
Improving Network Resiliency in the Face of Extreme Weather
The threats of wind, fire and ice storms are downing poles and cutting off service to communities.
Energy and Commerce
House Committee Votes to Adopt AM Radio Bill
The Committee vote was a victory for the National Association of Broadcasters.
Public Safety
House Committee to Vote on Communications Bills
Two bills aim to increase internet safety
Public Safety
House Passes Telecom Security Bills to Counter Foreign Threats
One bill would create a comprehensive strategy to secure global telecom infrastructure.
Public Safety
House to Consider Five Communications Security Bills Next Week
The bills emphasize defending U.S. communications infrastructure from foreign adversaries, especially China.
FCC
Cybersecurity Pilot Program Launched by FCC to Defend Schools, Libraries
Eligible K-12 schools and libraries can apply for funding starting September 17.
Public Safety
Regulators, States, Private Sector Urge Solution to Child Safety Online
Two federal efforts aimed at protecting children online have stalled as Congress went on a six-week recess without a vote.
China
Alaska City Loses Internet, Cell Service for Days after Subsea Fiber Break
Sitka Police Department staying connected via Starlink satellite internet service.
Public Safety
California AI Safety Bill Faces Final Hurdle
The proposed law demands rigorous safeguards for AI systems that pose the highest risks.
China
CSIS Report Warns of Chinese Threat to Global Subsea Cables
CSIS warns subsea fiber-optic cables are at risk of sabotage by U.S. foreign adversaries.
Public Safety
Florida School District Builds Internet Connectivity For Emergencies
The LTE systems will provide redundancy for school safety measures and connection for 911 calls.
FCC
AT&T Confronts Political Messaging Complaints as Election Season Approaches
AT&T is leveraging new messaging protocols to address unwanted political text messages.
Public Safety
NAB, MPA Seek Extension to Comment on FCC’s AI Ad Disclosure Rules
The NAB-MPA proposed timeline would leave the FCC with no time to enforce the rules ahead of the Nov. 5 elections.
FCC
FCC Under Tight Deadline To Implement AI Ad Disclosures
The FCC might not have time to enforce new AI Ad disclosure rules for political ads before the November elections.
