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.
national security
FCC Investigating Chinese Telecom Providers
The agency's chairman alleged some of the firms were operating in the U.S.
Spectrum
FCC to Vote on AWS Auction, Inquiry into Upper C-Band
The agency's first meeting with Chairman Brendan Carr at the helm is set for Feb. 27.
988 Lifeline
'Top Hits' From Jessica Rosenworcel’s Farewell FCC Meeting
Biden FCC chairwoman reflected on four years of achievements.
Rip and Replace
Rosenworcel Seeks Support for AWS-3 Auction Procedures
The proceeds will pay back a $3 billion U.S. Treasury loan to shore up the Rip and Replace program.
Rip and Replace
FCC Moving to Seek Rip and Replace Cash from U.S. Treasury
A defense bill providing funding for the program was signed into law Dec. 23, 2024
