The trade groups argue that carriers initiated the 'rip and replace' procedure with the expectation of full reimbursement.
Congress appropriated $1.9 billion, but with $4.98 billion in applications, there is a $3.08 billion shortfall.
Commissioners and House lawmakers discussed key topics at a contentious hearing.
The Affordable Connectivity Program and the Rip-and-Replace program are both central funding needs for the industry.
The $3 billion shortfall was first flagged by the FCC in July 2022.
Main considerations for wireless tower builders are Tribal sites, airports and endangered species
China will need to manufacture advanced chips domestically if it wants to continue researching and implementing AI.
Former FCC commissioners pushed Congress to extend the spectrum auction of the agency.
Rosenworcel said the FCC has the authority to extend removal deadline by six months.
The company said it has received just $360,000 out of the $16 million requested.
$1.5B Innovation Fund money must focus on O-Ran, senator says.
These communications providers reported engaging equipment on the agency's blacklist.
Improving competitiveness with China is becoming the top priority for Washington.
The NTIA claims that Apple and Google take advantage of their app stores to put unfair limitations on their competitors.
The FCC said that MV Realty used the PhoneBurner dialing platform, and ordered Twilio to disconnect the companies.
Panelists argued that ethical concerns about digital privacy and AI are not unfounded, but rather unfairly targeted at certain countries.
The commission has been exploring the broadening of the E-Rate program, a high-cost program under the Universal Service Fund.
15% of applicants said they still haven’t begun work to remove equipment as of October.
Commissioner Simington stated that the commission was in “a little bit of an emergency phase.”
How will the power struggle over information technology and policy play out in the coming year?
The Senate recently passed a measure banning the app from government devices.
The FCC and industry have said there is a shortfall in rip and replace funding.
The RWA told the FCC its members are struggling to get loans to fulfil Rip and Replace obligations.
A comment period on the new fund will run through January 23.
The FCC’s order prevents future authorizations of equipment on the commission’s “Covered List” of national security threats.
Broadband players in both the fiber marketplace and 5G space are pushing for energy-efficient networks.
TechFreedom cites Supreme Court's EPA decision as limit on FCC authority to broaden agency fees.
In remarks at the Rural Wireless Association event on Wednesday, Commissioner Geoffrey Starks reaffirmed the FCC’s goals.
A report from Google found the company’s technology was being harnessed in Russian attempts to hack allies of Ukraine.
Broadband Breakfast is kicking off a year-in-review with key developments in digital infrastructure.
New documents allegedly reveal Huawei is more involved with Chinese surveillance than previously known.
The Chinese telecom manufacturer is looking at licensing its designs to another company amid cratering profits.
The newly signed bill puts the U.S. on the offensive against Chinese companies such as Huawei and ZTE.
Rural Wireless Association is concerned rip and replace will not compensate for costs related to supply chain and labor issues.
House Democrats delayed a vote on broadband infrastructure again, as $1.75 trillion reconciliation package brings greater party unity.
Bipartisan Senate bill clears the House, FCC auction prices climb higher, tech groups oppose newly proposed fee
Huawei’s CTO avoided questions about concerns over its network infrastructure security as countries ban its products.
Open RAN adoption is said to save telecoms money and boost security, as providers are forced to move off Huawei.
Former FCC commissioner confused by Biden, China Mobile only choosing Huawei and ZTE, and AT&T partners with Frontier.
The FCC details rip and replace fund, UTOPIA Fiber is getting involved in Bozeman project, FCC rolls out robocall database.