Spectrum
EchoStar to FCC: Undermining Licenses Illegal
Company CEO Charlie Ergen got a long-awaited meeting with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Wednesday.
Spectrum
The use of radio frequency spectrum enables the delivery of high-speed wireless Internet access. Whether licensed, unlicensed or shared, radio frequency spectrum is the critical resource for wireless communication. The Communications Act of 1934 gave the FCC authority to auction spectrum, but that auction authority expired in March 2023.
Spectrum
Cantwell Opposed to Senate GOP’s Spectrum Language
She cited concerns about protecting airplane altimeters and military systems.
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FCC Unfairly Targeting EchoStar, Former Commissioner Simington Says
The agency probes risk disrupting the market for spectrum licenses, former GOP commissioner wrote
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Cable Industry Pushes Congress to Protect Wi-Fi and Shared Spectrum
Senate Commerce Democrats also said the committee's spectrum language jeopradized Wi-Fi and pushed for a markup session.
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FCC Spectrum Allocation to AT&T’s FirstNet Illegal, Challengers Say
Groups in favor of the move are also suing; they want the agency to move faster.
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Broad Swath of Stakeholders Warns FCC Undoing EchoStar Deal Would Cause Harm
More than 60 stakeholders, including former GOP commissioners, back Dish/EchoStar in defense of its 2 GHz licenses
Expert Opinion
J. Randolph Luening: What Does Tech-Neutrality Mean for BEAD?
Technologies besides fiber often fail to meet Priority Broadband Project requirements, even as defined by the June 6 policy notice.
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REC Pushes Back Against 5G Broadcast Model
Advocacy group urges cautious approach.
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EchoStar Skips Another Multi-Million Dollar Interest Payment
Missed payments total over $500 million
Fiber Connect
Sen. Blackburn Wants More Spectrum in Reconciliation
Other Senate Republicans are looking for more protections for military airwaves.
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CAGW Opposes Sale of Shared Spectrum in Budget Bill
Conservative watchdog warns reallocating Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum could undercut $88 billion auction windfall.
Spectrum
GPS Vulnerabilities Prompt Industry Push for Backup Systems
The FCC is exploring terrestrial and space-based alternatives that could serve as backups when GPS fails.
Spectrum
EchoStar Pushes Back on SpaceX Bid to Open Satellite Spectrum
The FCC had sought comment on claims that EchoStar was underusing spectrum.
Spectrum
WISPA Wants CBRS Protection in Massive Reconciliation Bill
The Defense Department and AT&T have proposed auctioning off at least some of the shared band.
Spectrum
House Sends Spectrum Pipeline to Senate
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, had proposed mandating the sale of more airwaves.
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Trump Backs $88 Billion House Spectrum Plan
Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., reiterated opposition to a 600 megahertz auction pipeline.
