Emerging Tech
FCC Will Launch New Space Bureau
The new bureau will help the agency better perform its existing responsibilities and tackle increasing commercial interest in space.
Policy
TikTok Should be Banned in the U.S., FCC Commissioner Says
The commissioner’s comments are the latest in a long line of concerns about the social media platform’s Chinese ties.
Cybersecurity
4 Critical Infrastructure Sectors to Get New Cyber Rules, Per White House Official
The deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging tech said it should be up to sector-specific agencies to decide who should implement appropriate cybersecurity defenses.
Policy
FCC Moves to Limit the Number of Spam and Scam Texts
The proposed rule out of the Federal Communications Commission notes such messages should be blocked “at the network level.”
Policy
FCC Adopts New 5-Year Rule for Orbital Debris, Despite Pushback
Earlier this week, lawmakers raised concerns about the FCC’s proposal.
Policy
FCC’s Proposed Change to Orbital Debris Rule Draws Lawmaker Worry
The leaders noted that coordination in this area is important, and the agency’s change could cause confusion.
Cybersecurity
FCC Adds China-linked Telecom Providers to List of National Security Threats
The departments of Defense and Justice want the agency to take a more comprehensive approach to preventing foreign adversaries from accessing Americans’ communications and data.
Digital Government
Lawmakers seek action on pressing spectrum issues
Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle said Congress should immediately reauthorize the Federal Communications Commissions' spectrum auction capabilities and take steps to make more federally operated spectrum available for commercial use.
Cybersecurity
Defense, Justice Call for FCC Rulemaking to Secure Internet Routing, Opposing NTIA
The departments cited comments from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and said a regulatory approach would have a greater impact “industry-wide” than dealing with entities case-by-case.
Digital Government
NASA, FCC Address Growing Issue of Orbital Debris
The agencies are respectively funding research to study this issue and proposing new rules to reduce debris in space.
Digital Government
SpaceX’s Starlink Petitions 'Grossly Unfair' Denial of $885M in Broadband Funding
The Federal Communications Commission rejected the bid, citing concerns that Starlink would not be able to meet the required speeds, which Starlink has since refuted.
Digital Government
FCC Probe Reveals Mobile Carriers’ Data Management Practices are ‘All Over the Map’
The last time the FCC investigated mobile carriers’ practices regarding location data, it resulted in fines Jessica Rosenworcel—now chair of the commission—said were unjustly meager.
Cybersecurity
FCC, FEMA Raise Alarm Bells About Vulnerabilities in Emergency Alert System
Both agencies warned that software and equipment vulnerabilities could allow hackers to transmit fake emergency messages or disrupt real ones.
Modernization
5G Presents a Need for Spectrum Coordination Among Federal Agencies
A Senate hearing underscored the need for federal telecommunication agency teamwork surrounding 5G spectrum deployment.
Policy
Bill Aims To Reclassify Broadband As Essential To Promote Net Neutrality
Two Democratic senators unveiled a new bill to codify broadband as an essential service and prevent discriminatory practices.
Cybersecurity
CISA Urges FCC to Prioritize National Security in Internet Routing Probe
CISA Director Jen Easterly said industry concerns shouldn’t preclude use of the commission’s regulatory authority to mitigate exploitation of the Border Gateway Protocol.
Policy
FCC Implements New Rules To Battle Influx Of Robocalls
Gateway carriers are now more responsible for screening calls that may be spam.
Cybersecurity
FCC Chair Claims Cybersecurity Role Congress Crafted for CISA
The commission is joining the fray in a budding turf fight at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency that also involves sector risk management agencies like the Department of Energy.
Cybersecurity
Open-source Leader Advocates Strong FCC Enforcement of Routing Security
Reply comments are now due in 30 days to the Federal Communications Commission.
Cybersecurity
Russia’s Cyber Tactics Are Prompting the FCC to Address Internet Routing Security
Standards exist for network operators to implement, but there is no rule forcing them to do so.
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