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06/12/2024
Going for Four: Cantwell’s Spectrum Bill Gets Some Key Support
Yes, today’s scheduled markup of Senate Commerce Chair Maria Cantwell’s spectrum bill was canceled again at the last minute. But this third cancelation comes with a bit more hope that a fourth markup attempt will actually take place next Tuesday.
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03/27/2024
Spectrum Pipeline Act Earns CTIA Stamp of Approval
Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced the Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024 earlier this month to expand commercial access to mid-band spectrum, among other things, and it is gaining more supporters by the day.
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03/12/2024
Spectrum Plan: Free State Foundation Crowd Unpacks NTIA Roadmap
Spectrum was the word of the day at Tuesday’s Free State Foundation conference, with NTIA releasing its National Spectrum Strategy Implementation Plan just as the think tank’s annual gathering was kicking off.
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03/11/2024
Republican Senators Aim to Create Spectrum Pipeline
Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced legislation that would set a path for further commercial access to midband spectrum in the near future.
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01/17/2024
Rosenworcel Defends FCC’s Handling of ACP
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel told Republicans upset about the number of existing broadband households that are part of the Affordable Connectivity Program that it’s not something the agency can police and is consistent with the law.
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01/08/2024
FCC Gears Up to Release ACP Wind Down Guidance
The warning cries about the Affordable Connectivity Program are getting louder, and the FCC is preparing to take action to wind it down.
