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FCC Poised to Modernize Satellite Spectrum
By Blake Reed On April 8, 2026, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the Federal Communications Commission will vote on April 30 for a new Report and Order to update spectrum-sharing rules for satellite broadband. The goal is to replace rigid 1990s-era regulations with a smarter, performance-based…
USF Contribution Factor Set at 37.0% for Q2 2026
By Blake Reed Last week, the Federal Communications Commission announced the proposed Universal Service Fund (USF) contribution factor for the second quarter of 2026. The new rate will be 37.0 percent — a slight decrease from the 37.6 percent that applied in Q1 2026…
FCC Votes to Boost Power Levels in the 6GHz Band
By James Erwin At today’s open meeting, the FCC voted to intensify unlicensed use of the 6GHz band. This is a positive move for innovation that will help boost signals for WiFi and stronger infrastructure for cutting-edge technology. At the Commission’s January open meeting, this item will be considered alongside…
An Argument for Disbanding the Federal Communications Commission
By Nate Norris In a January report titled Disbanding the Federal Communications Commission, American Enterprise Institute fellow Mark Jamison argues in favor of disbanding the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC, in his view, has failed to keep up with the evolving communication environment, and the resulting mission drift has led…
Senator Cantwell is wrong: internet costs are going down
By Nate Norris During the December 14th Senate Commerce oversight hearing of the Federal Communications Commission, Ranking Member Maria Cantwell used her openings remarks to spread misinformation about the costs of media and telecommunications services. Senator Cantwell’s remarks that basic cable and streaming costs have increased and that the…
Modernize Cable Infrastructure
By Rohan Naval On September 29, 2025, Digital Liberty submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission on copper line retirement plans. As the market opts into more efficient fiber cables, the insistence on prolonging the modernization process prevents consumers from accessing better technology. Telecommunications and…
Digital Liberty Joins Coalition Urging FCC to Stand for Free Speech
By James Erwin On September 8, 2025, Digital Liberty joined a coalition letter urging the Federal Communications Commission to avoid intervening in free-market negotiations between broadcast networks and affiliates. Conservatives have long stood for removing regulatory burdens in the telecommunications sector, which hurt broadcasters, consumers, and the public.
Olivia Trusty Confirmed as FCC Commissioner by Senate to Bring Commission to Quorum Again
By Nathan Seibert This week Olivia Trusty was confirmed by the Senate as the newest commissioner of the Federal Communications. Commissioner Trusty was nominated by President Trump in January and confirmed yesterday on June 17th. The confirmation vote was 53-45, falling mostly on partisan lines with Senator Fetterman as the only…
FCC to consider Report and Order on Cable Rate Rules Changes in June Open Meeting
By Nathan Seibert The Federal Communications Commission released their tentative agenda for the upcoming June open meeting. The three items tentatively planned for the agenda are the removal of obsolete cable television rate rules, the streamlining of engineering reviews for broadband data collection, and modernizing TTY rules for individuals…
Two FCC Commissioners to Step Down this Week, Dropping the Commission Below Quorum
By Nathan Seibert The FCC is set to undergo some major changes in the coming weeks as two commissioners on either side of the aisle step down. Democratic FCC Commissioner Geoffery Starks will resign this week after announcing his intention to do so during the FCC’s open meeting in May.