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Rural Spectrum Scanner
FCC Announces November 12 Webinar for Rip-and-Replace Program Recipients
The Federal Communications Commission has announced that it will host a webinar for recipients participating in the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program on November 12, 2026, from 10:30…
Global Policy Watch
FCC Takes First Covered List Enforcement Action Under New Ban on Devices Incorporating Prohibited “Logic-Bearing Hardware Components”
By Devin DeBacker, Matthew DelNero, Yaron Dori, Brian Williams, Corey Walker, John Bowers
On October 22, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) announced its first enforcement action under new rules that prohibit FCC authorization of certain devices incorporating “logic-bearing hardware components” produced by…
Inside Global Tech
FCC Takes First Covered List Enforcement Action Under New Ban on Devices Incorporating Prohibited “Logic-Bearing Hardware Components”
By Devin DeBacker, Matthew DelNero, Yaron Dori, Brian Williams, Corey Walker, John Bowers
On October 22, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) announced its first enforcement action under new rules that prohibit FCC authorization of certain devices incorporating “logic-bearing hardware components” produced by…
ComplexDiscovery
Kyiv says Starshield speeds are back, but who capped them is still disputed
By Rob Robinson
Editor’s Note: Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said Oct. 24 that its forces’ Starlink and Starshield terminals again hold stable connections at movement speeds above 400 kilometers per hour, 10 days after…
Rural Spectrum Scanner
FCC Seeks Comment on Preliminary Upper C-Band Transition Cost Catalog
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau is seeking comment on a preliminary cost catalog for transitioning incumbent Fixed Satellite Service operations out of the 4.0–4.16 GHz band to make 160 megahertz…
Rural Spectrum Scanner
Fifth Circuit Vacates USF Contribution Factor, Find FCC Lacked Authority to Create USAC
On October 15, in a significant development for the telecom industry, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Fifth Circuit) granted a Petition for Review in Consumers’ Research…
Beyond Telecom Law Blog
Fifth Circuit Rules the FCC Lacked Authority to Create USAC and Vacates the Q4 2025 USF Contribution Factor
On October 15, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision in Consumers' Research v. FCC, No. 25-60535. The court held that the FCC violated…
Inside Global Tech
FCC Poised to Overhaul International Section 214 Rules
By Devin DeBacker, Matthew DelNero, Yaron Dori, Corey Walker, Conor Kane
On October 8, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) released a circulation draft of a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Draft Order” and “FNPRM,” respectively) that,…
Rural Spectrum Scanner
Sen. Cruz Urges FCC to Simplify E-Rate Program
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) released a Report recommending that the FCC simplify the E-Rate program’s application, bidding, and reimbursement process to reduce school and library reliance on consultants. The Report…
Inside Global Tech
FCC Proposes to Streamline Supplemental Coverage from Space and Direct-to-Device Rules
By Gerard J. Waldron, Corey Walker, John Bowers
On October 8, 2026, the FCC released a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at modernizing the FCC’s Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) rules and facilitating direct-to-device (D2D) services.…