FCC

Spectrum Coordination Needs to Expand Across More Federal Agencies
The FCC and NTIA announced signing an MOU on spectrum allocation coordination. Other federal agencies should join this effort.

Federal Funding for Broadband Should Be Vendor and Technology Neutral
When planning infrastructure spending on broadband deployment, rules should be technology and vendor neutral.

Next Wave of Mid-band Spectrum Scheduled for Auction
Federal Communications Commission announces schedule for auctioning the 2.5 GHz spectrum licenses.

FCC Moves Forward on Pole Attachment Issues
The FCC will be considering a proposed rulemaking to clarify who should pay the cost of pole replacements at its March meeting.

Broadband Funding Should Be Tied to Accurate FCC Broadband Maps
Accurate broadband deployment maps are critical to ensuring taxpayer dollars are not wasted on duplication.

Federal Funds for Broadband Must Not Be Wasted
With an unprecedented amount of funds available for broadband, federal agencies must be careful not to waste taxpayer resources.

Broadband Infrastructure Dollars Must be Used Wisely
The $65 billion for broadband infrastructure in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act must be used wisely.

Federal Agencies Must Stop Interfering with 5G Deployment
Federal agencies must stop objecting to the FCC's decisions to open up spectrum for much-needed 5G deployment.

The FCC Could Have a Dark Future
The FCC should avoid reentering the Dark Ages of overreaching rules and regulations.

State and Local Governments Must Stop Restraining Broadband Expansion
States and local governments should remove restrictions on broadband deployment.

To Serve or not to Serve: The Broadband Map Question
The Broadband DATA Act gave the FCC funding to create new broadband maps. NTIA has its own new map for broadband.

$40 Billion Broadband Bill Is Costly, Unnecessary, and Wasteful
The BRIDGE Act of 2021 would do more harm than good.