Spectrum

Spectrum

FCC Sets June 2026 Auction Date for AWS-3 Spectrum, Expands Robocall Rules

Carr said agency was not independent: 'Any FCC commissioner can be fired by the president for any reason, or no reason at all'

Spectrum

FCC Must Prioritize Public Interest in Future Spectrum Auctions, Senators Say

Sen. Schumer and colleagues push FCC to put consumer protections first in upcoming allocations

Spectrum

U.S. Spectrum Sharing Cast as Strategic Edge Against China

Bubley warned the United States must sell its spectrum-sharing philosophy abroad before the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference

12 Days of Broadband

12 Days of Broadband Covered Spectrum, AI Infrastructure, BEAD and Affordability

Leaders from the Vernonburg Group, Ookla, NextNav and Broadband Breakfast discussed linkages between spectrum, AI, BEAD and affordability.

Spectrum

FCC Told to Deny or Condition EchoStar Waivers Tied to SpaceX Spectrum Transfer

Petitioners warn waivers may undermine terrestrial buildout requirements and strand spectrum

Spectrum

Budget Law’s Spectrum Auction Mandate Raises Stakes for Wi-Fi, CBRS

The legislation would task the NTIA with finding about 500 megahertz and the FCC with finding another 300 megahertz for auction.

Spectrum

American Tower: Dish Not Forced to Sell Spectrum

The tower company is asking a judge to prevent Dish from exiting its lease after major spectrum sales.

Spectrum

Whistleblowers Want to Revive Fraud Suit Against UScellular Successor

A separate fraud case against the company, filed by the same telecom attorneys, was blessed by the D.C. Circuit in October.

Spectrum

NextNav to Test 5G GPS Backup in San Jose

The test is planned to run through Dec. 1, 2027.

Spectrum

WISPs Continue Push for FCC to Preserve CBRS

Dozens of wireless ISPs have written to the agency on the issue this month.

12 Days of Broadband

Where to Find 800 Megahertz of Spectrum For Auction?

Citizens Broadband Radio Service hasn’t got an explicit defense from the Trump administration, but the FCC hasn’t said it intends to alter it.

Starlink

Bid Aims to Expand L-Band Into Direct-to-Device Connectivity

The plan repurposes more than 40 megahertz for low-Earth orbit broadband.

Spectrum

Lawmakers Unveil Defense Bill Without Spectrum Veto Language, AI Moratorium

President Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order on AI this week.

Spectrum

AT&T, EchoStar Fire Back at Spectrum Deal Opponents

EchoStar’s Charlie Ergen reiterated the company's ‘force majeure’ argument to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

Expert Opinion

Wayne Brough: Don’t Let the NDAA Derail America’s Spectrum Pipeline and Tech Leadership

An NDAA provision granting Pentagon veto authority over spectrum reallocation could block commercial wireless expansion.

Spectrum

With Anti-DEI Commitments in Hand, FCC Approves AT&T-UScellular Spectrum Sale

AT&T bought 3.45 GHz and 700 MHz licenses for about $1 billion.