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FCC rejects Starlink’s bid for $886M in subsidies

Ryan Daws — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:47:17 +0000

The FCC has denied Elon Musk’s Starlink a hefty $886 million subsidy from the Universal Service Fund, allocated for expanding broadband services in rural areas. The rejected bid, originally intended for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) program, faced criticism as the FCC deemed Starlink incapable of proving its ability to deliver the promised broadband... Read more »

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FCC to investigate AI’s impact on nuisance calls and texts

Ryan Daws — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:39:39 +0000

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel unveiled plans today to launch a comprehensive inquiry into the impact of AI on the proliferation of illegal and unwanted robocalls and texts. Speaking at an event in collaboration with AARP, Rosenworcel announced her intention to present a proposed inquiry to her colleagues. If approved at the Commission’s... Read more »

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FCC opens 6 GHz band for low-power AR/VR devices

Ryan Daws — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:33:51 +0000

The FCC will allow low-power wearable technology, including AR and VR devices, to access the 6 GHz frequency band without the need for a license. This decision comes amidst a surge in mixed reality devices flooding the market. The FCC’s announcement enables low-power devices to use the 6 GHz band, offering faster speeds, enhanced bandwidth,... Read more »

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FCC announces plan to halt SIM-swappers

Ryan Daws — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:02:38 +0000

The FCC has unveiled a set of rules aimed at safeguarding consumers against scams that seek to commandeer their cell phone accounts. The proposed regulations, designed to protect citizens’ freedom to choose their preferred device and provider, require wireless providers to implement secure authentication methods when swapping SIM cards or porting phone numbers to another... Read more »

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FCC to ‘consider something different’ for 42 GHz band

Ryan Daws — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:52:08 +0000

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel says the agency will take a different approach than usual for regulating the 42 GHz band. Traditionally, the FCC has relied on auctions to allocate spectrum licenses. However, Rosenworcel expressed her belief that the agency had overinvested in millimetre wave (mmWave) auctions while neglecting mid-band spectrum. In recent years, the FCC... Read more »

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FCC establishes space bureau to meet growing demands

Ryan Daws — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:44:09 +0000

The FCC has voted to establish a space bureau that will support the flourishing industry. Increasing private, public, and mixed ventures are leading to what some consider to be a new space race. SpaceX is undisputably among the leaders driving this space renaissance. The company has launched over 3,000 satellites since 2019 and built impressive... Read more »

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FCC authorises nearly $800M from RDOF to Nextlink, Starry and others

Ryan Daws — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:36:24 +0000

The FCC has announced the approval of nearly $800 million from the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) that will go to providers including Nextlink and Starry. Fixed wireless access (FWA) providers are the main beneficiaries of the RDOF fund as the FCC bets on their ability to achieve rural broadband availability targets. “We are excited... Read more »

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FCC rejects Starlink’s bid for RDOF cash

Ryan Daws — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:47:08 +0000

The FCC has rejected Starlink’s bid for a share of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF). “After careful legal, technical, and policy review, we are rejecting these applications. Consumers deserve reliable and affordable high-speed broadband,” said Chairwoman Rosenworcel. “We must put scarce universal service dollars to their best possible use as we move into a... Read more »

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FCC grants SpaceX clearance to provide moving vehicle connectivity

Ryan Daws — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:49:47 +0000

The FCC has granted SpaceX provisional clearance to provide its Starlink satellite connectivity to moving vehicles. Starlink has been delivering impressive broadband speeds to static ground terminals for some time, including in Ukraine. SpaceX hasn’t been officially authorised to provide connectivity to vehicles while they’re moving. However, that’s not stopped some people: SpaceX hasn’t been... Read more »

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FCC: China Mobile, China Telecom, and Kaspersky ‘pose a threat to national security’

Ryan Daws — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:17:50 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has deemed China Mobile, China Telecom, and cybersecurity firm Kaspersky “a threat to national security”. All three entities have been added to the FCC’s list of communications equipment and services that have been deemed a threat to national security. Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairwoman of the FCC, said: “Last year, for the... Read more »

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