FCC Returns $3.08 Billion to Treasury after Spectrum Auction Pays Off Rip-and-Replace Loan
The agency used proceeds from a recent spectrum auction to repay the Treasury
Fiber
House Bill Seeks to Avoid Another ‘Rip-and-Replace’ with Foreign Fiber Ban
The bipartisan FIREWALL Act would restrict federal broadband funding to domestically sourced or allied fiber-optic cable.
Rip and Replace
Nearly Half of Rip and Replace Projects Done, FCC Tells Congress
The agency granted deadline extensions to most providers that had not yet finished work
Rip and Replace
FCC Grants Four More Rip and Replace Extensions
The agency gave 26 participants more time last month.
FCC
FCC Proposes Fine Against ISP Over 'Rip and Replace' Inspection Dispute
The agency was denied access twice to the ISP's facilities.
Expert Opinion
Alejandro Roark: Spectrum Is the Foundation of America’s AI Future
America's physical AI future depends on a balanced spectrum strategy that pairs licensed auctions with expanded unlicensed and shared spectrum, the author urges.
Rip and Replace
FCC Grants 26 Rip and Replace Extensions
The agency also released its list of approved AWS-3 bidders.
Rip and Replace
FCC Rejects Rip-And-Replace Extension Requests
The agency signaled a stricter enforcement stance in March, including tougher penalties for non-compliance.
5G Wireless
8 Years After Its Founding at Mobile World Congress, Can Open RAN Scale?
Although it didn’t originate that way, O-RAN has become seen as an ‘anti-Huawei’ alliance. It stands to gain as U.S. and Europe are mandating removal of Chinese telecom equipment
Competitive Carriers Association
Telecommunications Providers Struggle to Meet May Rip-and-Replace Deadline
Carriers worry permitting delays and labor shortages could lead to connectivity loss in rural communities.
Arizona
WISPA Warns Against Arizona Bill Targeting Chinese Technology
The introduced bill could potentially harm Arizona’s small ISPs and rural communities, the trade group argued.
National Security
FCC Chief of Staff: Network Protection Core to America's National Security
Agency leader outlined measured to protect U.S. networks and innovation from foreign interference.
FCC
Chinese Testing Labs Oppose FCC Decertification
The agency has been barring labs owned in part by the Chinese government from its equipment authorization program.
Rip and Replace
Small Carriers Suing for $430 Million in Rip and Replace Money
The FCC expects most participating carriers to finish replacing Chinese gear by early May 2026.
House Appropriations
Carr Touts Job Cuts, Savings Ahead of Congressional Hearing
Agency has reduced staff, trimmed budget in recent months.
Rip and Replace
Rip and Replace Funding Available, FCC Says
The agency was authorized to borrow $3 billion from the Treasury to cover the shortfall.
