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Inaccurate maps are delaying the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s broadband funding
Nearly nine months after Congress passed President Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill, the federal government has yet to allocate any of the $42.5 billion in funding the legislation set aside for expanding broadband service in underserved communities.
FCC rejects Starlink request for nearly $900 million in broadband subsidies
Starlink has lost its bid to receive nearly $900 million in broadband funds from the FCC.
FCC votes to boost manufacturing in space
The FCC has voted to support in-space manufacturing — this could help produce satellites and stations in orbit.
Senate bill aims to restore net neutrality, including throttling safeguards
Senators have introduced a bill that would let the FCC reinstate net neutrality.
FCC needs additional $3 billion to help US carriers replace Huawei and ZTE equipment
Removing Chinese equipment from American wireless networks will cost more than anticipated.
FCC chair proposes raising broadband standard to 100Mbps
The FCC chairwoman has proposed raising the national broadband standard to 100Mbps — the first increase since 2015.
FCC clears SpaceX to put its Starlink satellite WiFi in vehicles
SpaceX's satellite internet service is officially going mobile after the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday authorized the company to provide its Starlink WiFi service to vehicles.
FCC cracks down on robocalls originating from small carriers
The policy change impacts small carriers popular with robocallers.
FCC Commissioner urges Google and Apple to ban TikTok
Brendan Carr references reports that say Beijing-based employees have access to US TikTok user data.
SpaceX accuses Dish of 'faulty' analysis in ongoing battle over 5G spectrum
Dish's plan to use 12GHz radio spectrum for its 5G network could drastically affect the Starlink satellite internet network, according to SpaceX.
The FCC has a plan to boost rural broadband download speeds to 100 Mbps
The proposed changes could see some users get a 20-fold speed increase.
FCC wants to fine wireless carrier Truphone for ties to Russian oligarchs
The agency says the Montana company broke FCC disclosure rules on foreign investors.
FCC says Russia’s Kaspersky Lab is a national security threat
On Friday, the FCC added Russia’s Kaspersky Lab to its “Covered List,” labeling the cybersecurity firm an “unacceptable” national security risk to the US.
Senate committee advances FCC nominee Gigi Sohn
The nomination of Alvaro Bedoya to the FTC will also move to a full Senate vote.
FCC to probe domestic Russian-owned media and telecom companies
It would reportedly focus especially on companies deemed a “security risk” to the United States.
US carriers ask the FCC for $5.6 billion to replace Huawei and ZTE equipment
The price of removing Chinese equipment from American wireless networks is likely to cost more than the government anticipated.
FCC proposal would prevent spam callers from leaving ringless voicemails on your cellphone
The Federal Communications Commission could soon make it more difficult for telemarketers to leave ringless voicemails on your cellphone.
FCC seeks to reduce rural broadband funding waste with new accountability program
The announcement of the Rural Broadband Accountability Plan comes after the FCC said last year it was taking steps to “clean up” the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund.
Federal appeals court upholds California net neutrality law
A federal appeals court voted unanimously on Friday to uphold California’s SB-822 net neutrality law.
FCC proposes mandatory labels that clearly explain broadband services
The FCC has proposed mandatory broadband labels that would make it easier to shop ISPs based on caps, speeds and more.