Wireless
Rural Wireless Carriers Oppose T-Mobile’s Purchase of UScellular
They argued USF-funded sites could be shut down.
Broadband's Impact
Trade Groups Ask FCC to Loosen Engineer Certification, Broadband Label Rules
The agency had requested input on rules it could consider repealing.
Wireless
Competitive Carriers Challenge 5G Fund Order
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, a commissioner at the time, dissented from the order when it was adopted last year.
Wireless
Rural Carriers Want Reconsideration of 5G Fund
They want to hold off on the $9 billion reverse auction until BEAD awards are finalized.
Rip and Replace
Senate Passes Defense Bill with $3 Billion in Rip and Replace Funding
It will now head to President Biden's desk.
FCC
SpaceX, T-Mobile Forge Ahead with Satellite Coverage Plans
SpaceX conducted a study to counter industry claims of harmful interference.
5G Fund
FCC Moves Forward with 5G Fund for Rural America
Carr argued against moving forward with fund changes before BEAD deployments.
FCC
Rural Wireless Carriers Ask FCC to Verify Coverage Data Before 5G Fund
The forthcoming program is slated to spend up to $9 billion supporting rural 5G access.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 – Future of ‘Rip and Replace’
The program reimburse providers for removing Chinese equipment from their networks.
FCC
FCC Considering Rules to Share Terrestrial Spectrum with Satellite Service Providers
Satellite sharing on terrestrial spectrum is premature, said satellite and terrestrial providers.
FCC
FCC Commissioner Supports Rural Telco Efforts to Implement ‘Rip and Replace’
In remarks at the Rural Wireless Association event on Wednesday, Commissioner Geoffrey Starks reaffirmed the FCC’s goals.
