The FCC released a tentative agenda and draft items for the upcoming July Open Commission Meeting, which will be held at the FCC and streamed online on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 10:30am – 12:30pm EDT. The FCC plans to
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FCC to Hold Two-Day Workshop on IP-Transition in July
On July 15 and July 16, 2026, the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau will host a two-day workshop for industry stakeholders discussing the FCC’s proposals to transition carriers from legacy voice to all-Internet Protocol (IP) networks. The workshop will cover a
T-Mobile/Sprint Urge SCOTUS to Vacate FCC Data Breach Fines
T-Mobile and its Sprint subsidiary filed Petition for a Writ of Certiorari with the Supreme Court, urging the Court to vacate the FCC’s data breach forfeiture violations against them and remand the case in light of the Court’s recent AT&T
FCC Pauses Phase-Out of Voice-Only Lifeline Support
In an Order, the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau paused until December 1, 2027, both the implementation of the phase-out of Lifeline program support for voice-only services and changes to the Lifeline minimum service standards. In determining that good cause
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Eligible Services for E-Rate
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on the proposed eligible services list for the E-Rate program for upcoming fiscal year 2027. The Bureau specifically seeks comment on questions related to managed internal broadband services (MIBS) and whether they
FCC To Vote on Upper C-Band Auction
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the FCC will vote on an item at its July 22nd Open Commission Meeting to adopt final rules for the upcoming Upper C-Band spectrum auction. The FCC intends to make available 160 MHz of
EchoStar’s DISH Subsidiaries File for Bankruptcy
On June 30, 2026, DISH DBS Corporation, DISH Wireless L.L.C., and certain affiliates announced they have filed Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas seeking confirmation of a prepackaged joint restructuring plan.
MVPD EEO Reports Due September 30
The FCC has released a Public Notice reminding multichannel video program distributors (MVPDs) with six or more full-time employees that the deadline to file their annual EEO reports is September 30. The required FCC Form 396-C must be submitted in
FCC Streamlines Submarine Cable Review Process
The FCC has adopted a Second Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking it says will improve and accelerate submarine cable deployment and enhance submarine cable security. The new rules presumptively exempt certain cable providers from the
FCC Seeks to Limit E-Rate Funds Use
The FCC has initiated a contentious rulemaking proceeding in which it seeks to roll back the E-Rate Program. The FCC seeks comment on how it can curb screen time for children by mandating that funds are “used responsibly and for