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Republican Trusty's FCC Confirmation Puts Focus on Other Commission Vacancies

1 week ago | communicationsdaily.com | Jimm Phillips |Monty Tayloe

The Senate’s Wednesday vote on Trusty, like its Tuesday tally, divided largely along party lines. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania repeated his role as the only Democrat to side with chamber Republicans in voting for Trusty. All other Democrats voted against her over frustrations that Trump hasn't picked a party-affiliated nominee to replace Starks (see 2506160061).
China Appears Most Likely Choice to Host WRC in 2027

1 week ago | communicationsdaily.com | Howard Buskirk

Communications Daily is required reading for senior executives at top telecom corporations, law firms, lobbying organizations, associations and government agencies (including the FCC). Join them today! Holding the event in China would make U.S. attendance nearly “impossible,” said a former NTIA official. “Geneva is really the only other option,” but the Swiss apparently haven't offered to host, the former official said.
Is SCOTUS' Environmental Permitting Decision Historic? 'Maybe, Maybe Not'

1 week ago | communicationsdaily.com | Howard Buskirk

Communications Daily is required reading for senior executives at top telecom corporations, law firms, lobbying organizations, associations and government agencies (including the FCC). Join them today! The opinion came as the FCC examines a petition by CTIA (see 2505010019) asking the agency to launch a rulemaking to update its rules implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Regulators Haven't Come to Terms With Rich Communication Services and Consumer Risk

1 week ago | communicationsdaily.com | Howard Buskirk

Communications Daily is required reading for senior executives at top telecom corporations, law firms, lobbying organizations, associations and government agencies (including the FCC). Join them today! “Regulators … are still very unsure or undecided on how they should treat RCS,” said Iftikhar Waheed, director of product management at Enea, a network and cybersecurity software company.
Senate Confirms Republican Trusty to FCC Through June 30; Most Democrats Oppose

1 week ago | communicationsdaily.com | Jimm Phillips

Communications Daily is required reading for senior executives at top telecom corporations, law firms, lobbying organizations, associations and government agencies (including the FCC). Join them today! Only one Democrat, Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, joined all present Republicans in supporting Trusty on the floor.
Battle Continues Over Future of Private Networks in 900 MHz Band

1 week ago | communicationsdaily.com | Howard Buskirk

Communications Daily is required reading for senior executives at top telecom corporations, law firms, lobbying organizations, associations and government agencies (including the FCC). Join them today! “There is almost unanimous support among critical infrastructure industry (CII) organizations for the Commission’s proposed framework that will enable increased broadband in the 900 MHz band,” said the Lower Colorado River Authority.
Fight Continues Over July Order Lowering Prison-Calling Costs

1 week ago | communicationsdaily.com | Howard Buskirk

Prisoners “need affordable, transparent access to communications services to maintain vital connections with their family and loved ones, their counsel, and other support systems,” the public interest groups told the court.
Public Interest Groups Say New Trump Mobile Raises Ethical Concerns

1 week ago | communicationsdaily.com | Howard Buskirk |Monty Tayloe

“Trump Mobile is a next-generation wireless provider with bold ambitions and a customer-first mission,” said a press release. The MVNO will offer 5G service “through all three major cellular carriers. At the heart of Trump Mobile is its flagship [plan], which is available for only $47.45 per month.”The monthly price is higher than what’s offered by low-cost competitors, such as Mint Mobile, which features service at $30 a month, or Verizon prepaid, which starts at $35 a month for talk and text.
Upper C-Band Auction Likely a Year or More Away Even With an Aggressive FCC

1 week ago | communicationsdaily.com | Howard Buskirk

In addition, questions remain about whether the major wireless carriers are really looking forward to the next big auction anytime soon. Experts note that Verizon and AT&T took hits on Wall Street after going big in the initial C-band auction (see 2101260054) and 2102250046). AT&T CFO Pascal Desroches said last week that the carrier has no immediate need for additional spectrum, but would be interested if more came on the market (see 2506100046).
Senate Votes on Trusty Seen Likely This Week After Thune Files Cloture

1 week ago | communicationsdaily.com | Jimm Phillips

Communications Daily is required reading for senior executives at top telecom corporations, law firms, lobbying organizations, associations and government agencies (including the FCC).