Antitrust
As Biden’s Antitrust Chief Exits, Will Trump Keep the Momentum?
The DOJ’s antitrust division saw record enforcement under Kanter.
White Paper
'Lessons from the History of Wi-Fi': A Critique
The report is interesting but ends up arguing against itself.
12 Days of Broadband
Broadband Breakfast Person of the Year: Elon Musk
In our view, without Musk’s support, Trump would not have won the presidency.
Mobile
Public Interest Groups Want T-Mobile-UScellular Merger Blocked
Advocates called for strict conditions if the merger proceeds.
Wireless
CTIA Leader Meredith Baker to Retire in 2025
Baker led CTIA for more than a decade.
BEAD
Delaware Unveils BEAD Spending Plan
Republicans in Congrass have called for changes to the program when Trump takes office.
Public Safety
CERCI, PSSA Challenge FCC’s 4.9 GHz Order
The agency moved in October to allow AT&T's FirstNet to access the band.
Spectrum
CCIA Raises Alarm Over T-Mobile, UScellular Merger
Trade group concerned about market consolidation, higher consumer bills.
Antitrust
Trump Taps Gail Slater for Justice Department Antitrust Head
The department reviews major telecom deals but isn't seen as a bottleneck for currently pending transactions.
Mobile
15 Democratic Attorneys General Want FCC to Unlock Phones
The FCC unanimously proposed a 60-day unlocking requirement in July.
Wireless
Verizon Expands Reach with Fiber, FWA, and Millimeter Wave Technology
Verizon's multibillion strategy includes innovative broadband solutions for multiple dwelling units.
ACP
ACP Fallout: Wireline Retains Most, Wireless and Satellite Face Major Losses
Wireline retains 90% of ACP subscribers, while wireless faces 70-80% losses.
Mobile
AT&T Wants Two Years to Comply with FCC’s Mobile Phone Unlocking Proposal
An FCC 60-day phone unlocking mandate would exceed agency authority, AT&T argued.
Trump Vance Administration
Lawyer: Republican-Controlled FCC to Shift Telecom Landscape
Deregulation, M&A approvals, and tax policy changes set to reshape the industry under Trump.
Mobile
Carriers Split on FCC's Phone Unlocking Proposal
'We have total inconsistency right now in the rules,' said Jeff Blum, executive vice president of external and government affairs at Echostar.
Spectrum
Consumer Groups and CTIA Differ on Higher Power Levels for CBRS Spectrum
The FCC asked for input on updates to the Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum in August.
