The FCC has released the agenda for its Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. The meeting can be attended at the FCC in Washington, DC or streamed live at www.fcc.gov/live. The FCC will
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AWS-3 Auction Ends, Bids Surpass $3.5 Billion
The Federal Communications Commission’s first spectrum auction in four years concluded with bids totaling more than $3.57 Billion. After 72 rounds of bidding from 17 qualified bidders, the auction absolves DISH Wireless subsidiaries Northstar Wireless LLC and SNR Wireless LicenseCo
NTIA Announces Two New Tribal Lands Broadband Funding Opportunities
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has announced two new notices of funding opportunity (NOFO) to expand broadband connectivity on Tribal Lands. Approximately $540 million of funding is available through the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 3, which
FCC Reminds States of Their Obligation to Regulate Pole Attachments and Seeks Comment on the Status of State Pole Attachment Regulation
The FCC has released a Public Notice reminding states that regulate pole attachments of their duty, pursuant to section 224 of the Communications Act, to issue and make effective rules and regulations implementing their authority over pole attachments. The FCC
FCC Submits 8th Rip and Replace Report to Congress
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau submitted its Eighth Report to Congress on the implementation of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (“Rip-and-Replace Program”) and the work done by Recipients to remove, replace, and dispose of covered equipment as
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Revisions to FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau released a Public Notice announcing that it is seeking comment on proposed revisions to the 2027 annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A), the 2027 quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q), and their accompanying
USF Contribution Factor Hits New Record
The FCC’s Office of Managing Director (OMD) has proposed a universal service contribution factor of 0.388 or 38.8 percent for the third quarter of 2026. The FCC said it will use $125 million in unused funds to reduce the Q3
FCC Blocks All Downstream Traffic from Provider Found Noncompliant with Traceback Response Rules
On April 20, 2026, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau issued an Initial Determination Order and Order to Show Cause giving a voice service provider SK Teleco 14 days to demonstrate compliance with the FCC’s traceback rules or face penalties. Finding that
FCC Announces Unused Funds Rolling Over
The FCC released a Public Notice announcing the amount of unused funds for the Rural Health Care (RHC) Program that have been rolled over into funding year 2026. The FCC announced that $226.42 million in unused funds is available and
Small Entity Compliance Guide for FCC Attestation and Disclosure Requirements Available
The FCC released a Small Entity Compliance Guide to assist small businesses, providers, and other entities with understanding and complying with the January 2026 Foreign Adversary Control Report and Order, which adopted new attestation and disclosure requirements for or