OTI
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.
Robocall
FBI, Justice Investigate Racist Mass Texts Sent Following Election
There’s no universal system in the U.S. to flag texts as suspicious or unwanted before they are viewed.
Energy and Commerce
Verizon: Handset Unlocking Rules Need to be Uniform
Issue could be on hold until Trump takes office.
Earnings
Frontier Adds 108,000 Fiber Subs in Q3
Frontier shareholders are set to vote on Verizon's bid to buy the company next week.
dark fiber
USTelecom Defends 2020 Dark Fiber Order
Association said ISPs are not being cut out of competition.
SpaceX
If Trump Won, What Would Carr Do as FCC Chairman?
The agency's senior Republican outlined policy priorities in his Project 2025 chapter.
Infrastructure
Frontier Urges Shareholders to Accept Verizon’s $20 Billion Offer
The debt-burdened ISP countered claims of undervaluation coming from New Street Research and shareholders.
Earnings
After Merger, T-Mobile Gets to Keep 800 MegaHertz Spectrum
The company's auction ended without a qualifying bid, executives said.
Open Access
AT&T Open to Tenants in its Fiber Footprint, Fixed Wireless Adds Level Off
CEO John Stankey said taking the company's own infrastructure open access in the future was 'entirely possible.'
Comcast
Comcast in Hot Seat Over Internet Speed Claims
Company said its business internet is 12 times faster than that of Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile
Public Safety
FCC Unveils Order Allowing FirstNet to Operate in 4.9 GHz Band
Opponents said the decision 'will be challenged and will be litigated.'
Earnings
Verizon Doubles Fixed Wireless Targets, Plans More Than 35M Fiber Passings
The company should have 30 million passings by 2028, by virtue of buying Frontier and continuing Verizon expansion.
OTI
Consumer Groups: ‘Device Unlocking Boosts Wireless Competition’
Eighteen consumer groups pushed the FCC to adopt a uniform 60-day phone unlocking standard.
Fiber
Broadband Industry Sees 7.5% Drop in Capex in 2023
The $94.7 billion investment reported in 2023 came from leading wireline, wireless, and cable providers.
Earnings
Verizon to Buy $1 Billion of UScellular Spectrum
The price is higher than analysts expected, New Street said.
T-Mobile
T-Mobile: FCC's Unlocking Mandate Will Cost Consumers
Wireless carrier warns smartphone subsidies could shrink up to 70 percent.
