Chairman Wheeler Defends Reserve Spectrum Proposal
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler has formally responded to critics of his proposed spectrum holdings order. The draft order, expected to be voted on...
Freedom from Internet Tax Act Introduced
Representative Alex Mooney (R-WV) has introduced the Freedom from Internet Tax Act (H.R. 1712) in the U.S. House of Representatives. If passed, the bill...
FCC Finally Adds Mobility II, CAF II, and Broadband Reporting to Meeting Agenda
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has tentatively set an ambitious agenda for the February 23, 2017 Open Commission Meeting, including the Mobility Fund Phase II...
No Relaunch of Starlink Funding as FCC Denies RDOF Appeal
In a decision similar to the recent LTD Broadband (LTD) denial, the FCC in a 3-2 decision has denied the Application for...
D.C. Circuit Reverses False Claims Act Ruling Concerning AWS-3 Auction Bidding Credits
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has reversed a U.S. District Court ruling dismissing a False Claims Act case...
Competitive Bidding Comment Deadlines Set
In October 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) initiated a proceeding to revise its competitive bidding rules. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking...
RDOF Order Adopted with Changes and Despite Data Concerns
The FCC has adopted an order for its upcoming $20.4 billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) to bring 25/3 Mbps or better...
FCC Adopts Incentive Auction Rules
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted rules governing the 600 MHz Incentive Auction. The Incentive Auction Report & Order, which has not yet been...
$20.4 Billion RDOF to Take Center Stage at January FCC Meeting
The $20.4 billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) will be considered at the FCC’s January 28, 2020 open meeting, according to Chairman...
Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force Assembled
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has announced the formation of the Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force to administer the upcoming Universal Service Fund-related auctions. The...
