FCC Adopts NPRM to Accelerate Wireless Infrastructure Buildout
The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that aims to accelerate buildout of wireless infrastructure, including cell phone towers. ...
New Blocking Rule for Do-Not-Originate List to Take Effect December 15
On February 27, 2025, the FCC adopted an Eighth Report and Order, which established a new rule requiring all U.S.-based providers in...
Wireless Infrastructure, Wireline Buildout, Phone Jamming Highlight September FCC Open Meeting Agenda
The FCC has published the tentative agenda for its September 2025 Open Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, at...
Comment Sought on PAL Aggregation Limit Waiver Request
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) is seeking comment on a request for waiver filed by Citizens Band License Company, LLC (CBLC)...
AT&T/EchoStar Enter into Major Spectrum Deal
AT&T has announced a $23 billion acquisition of EchoStar’s spectrum, marking the largest wireless deal since T-Mobile's merger with Sprint. This acquisition...
WTB Extends Existing Limited Waiver of HAC Volume Control Rules
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) has extended the waiver of section 20.19(b) of the FCC’s rules to permit handset manufacturers to...
WTB Seeks Comment on CTIA HAC Extension Request
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau is seeking comment on a petition filed by CTIA requesting that handset manufacturers be permitted to continue...
Supreme Court Upholds FCC’s USF Authority
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund (USF) and affirmed the Federal...
Court Rejects LTD Broadband RDOF Appeal
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has upheld the FCC's 2022 rejection of LTD Broadband, Inc.'s Rural Digital Opportunity...
EWA Seeks Clarification on Regulatory Classification of SMR Systems
The Enterprise Wireless Alliance has filed a Petition for Declaratory Ruling seeking confirmation that the 800/900 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) systems...
