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Senators Markey, Luján Push for More Transparency in FCC Paramount-SkyDance Merger Review

WASHINGTON—Two Democratic Party U.S. Senators have sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission arguing that the regulatory agency needs to be extremely transparent in its review of the Paramount/Skydance merger given the appearance that the …

FCC Threatens EchoStar Licenses For Spectrum That's 'Ripe For Sharing'

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has threatened to revoke EchoStar licenses for radio frequency bands coveted by rival firms including SpaceX, which alleges that EchoStar is …

FCC Probes EchoStar’s 2 GHz Spectrum Use Amid SpaceX Challenge, Prompting Stock Plunge and Investor Scrutiny

The future of EchoStar Corporation and its controversial hold on valuable 5G spectrum licenses is now under serious scrutiny, as the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) intensifies its investigation into whether the company has met federally …

Groups: FCC Needs to Combine Review of Big UScellular Deals

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2025 – Consumer advocacy groups and rural wireless carriers are again voicing concerns about UScellular’s plan to sell off its customers and much of its spectrum to the big three 5G providers. This time, the groups want the Federal …

FCC Reviews EchoStar’s 2 GHz Spectrum Rights

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2025 – Following a series of petitions from SpaceX, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has ordered a review of a 2024 agency decision that gave EchoStar three more years to deploy its 5G network – potentially …

FCC Opens Review of EchoStar’s 5G, Satellite Spectrum

WASHINGTON—The Federal Communications Commission is moving to investigate certain 5G and satellite spectrum held by EchoStar and its satellite-TV subsidiary, Dish. The move is a potentially serious blow to EchoStar’s plans to reinvent itself as a wireless …

FCC Threatens Charlie Ergen’s Hold on Satellite, 5G Spectrum Licenses

FCC investigating EchoStar and its 5G mobile network

Top Quotes From David Webb’s FCC Fireside Chat

Renowned activist investor David Webb spoke extensively at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club about a range of topics including his past career, plans for non-profit platform Webb-site and his future hopes for Hong Kong. On May 12, David Webb – a renowned …

Randy May: If the President Can Fire FCC Commissioners, Should the Agency Be Restructured?

Whatever notions one may have entertained in the past—or may still entertain—regarding the Federal Communications Commission as a so-called “independent” agency, it’s obvious that those notions may not hold true much longer. To be clear, the FCC’s supposed …

FCC Launches Inquiry into EchoStar After SpaceX Questions Its Use of MSS Spectrum

Photo: EchoStar Mobile The FCC is questioning EchoStar about the status of its mobile satellite spectrum (MSS) operations in the 2 GHz band after SpaceX accused EchoStar of “barely” using the band.  The FCC opened two public notices on EchoStar Monday. One …

FCC threatens EchoStar licenses for spectrum that SpaceX wants to use

"If SpaceX had done a basic search of public filings, it would know that EchoStar extensively utilizes the 2 GHz band and that the Commission itself has confirmed the coverage, utilization, and methodology for assessing the quality of EchoStar's …

FCC to investigate EchoStar's 5G

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is raising questions about the 5G network that EchoStar's Dish Network built across the US. "I have directed [FCC] agency staff to begin a review of EchoStar's compliance with its federal obligations to provide 5G …

Opposition to sue FCC

“Batho bao ba lwela maemo”-Mayor Majere Opposition Councilors in the Francistown City Council (FCC) have threatened to sue the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) led house for failure to comply with the council’s Standing Orders. The 10 councilors, six …

Simington Says FCC Ripe For DOGE-Led Downsizing.

Commissioner Nathan Simington says the Federal Communications Commission is a “prime candidate” for the Department of Government Efficiency. In an op-ed penned with his recently appointed Chief of Staff Gavin Wax, Simington says the FCC has the kind of …

AmpliTech Group Achieves FCC Certification for 5G ORAN Radios

AmpliTech Group., a leading designer, developer, and manufacturer of advanced signal processing components for satellite, public and private 5G, and other communications networks, including full 5G/6G system design and global distribution of integrated …

Wireless Broadband Alliance Services Launches Commercial AFC Service, Enabling Standard Power Wi-Fi in 6 GHz Band ...

FCC-certified cloud-based platform drives spectrum innovation for infrastructure providers, network operators and enterprises in high-performance use cases, while protecting incumbent spectrum operations across the U.S. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 14, …

FCC: Battle Ground schools complied with use of federal pandemic grant money

A federal investigation ruled Battle Ground Public Schools complied with the district’s use of federal grant money during the pandemic, despite the state’s 2023 findings. The district purchased Chromebooks for students in the 2022 fiscal year using money …

Simington, Wax Call on Trump to ‘DOGE’ the FCC

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission is a prime candidate for DOGE-style reform, said Commissioner Nathan Simington and his newly appointed Chief of Staff Gavin Wax. In an op-ed published Friday in the Daily Caller, Simington …

Burkhan World Announces $15 Billion in Strategic MoUs with Saudi Arabia Across Mining, AI and Defense Technologies

Signed at USA-Saudi Strategic Investment Forum During President Donald J. Trump's Delegation Visit to Riyadh MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Burkhan World Investments (BWI), a United States-based global …

Project MFG Maritime Welding Competition & Career Discovery Event at Manchester Community College

Project MFG Maritime Welding Competition & Career Discovery Event Showcases Local Talent and Industry Opportunities in New Hampshire MANCHESTER, NH, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 12, Manchester Community College …

Senator Roy Blunt Comments on the Passing of Senator Christopher S. 'Kit' Bond

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senator Roy Blunt offered the following remarks on the passing of Senator Kit Bond: "No one understood Missouri better or served our State more effectively than Kit Bond. …

Ethiopian President Calls Interfaith Dialogue a Practical Force for Progress at G20 Interfaith Ethiopia Conference

Landmark two-day conference that places Africa's faith communities at the center of global efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals ADDIS ABABA, UT, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20 …

AMMWEC President Anila Ali Named As Recipient of IRF Builders Award

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) is proud to announce that our Founder and President, Ms. Anila Ali, has been named as a recipient of this …

Animal Wellness Groups Urge NIH to Defund Primate Research Centers and Redirect Billions in Savings to Better Science

Primate use is enormously expensive and discredited as a reliable model for human disease WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action sent a letter to the …

Franchising 101 Podcast features Veteran's journey to franchise ownership.

FranCoach's CEO and host of the highly acclaimed Franchising 101 Podcast shares the story of a veteran turned government worker to franchise owner. AZ, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Franchising 101 Podcast brought to you by …

Sports Media Urges City of Windsor to Preserve Future Legends Sports Complex

Sports Media calls on Windsor to secure the Future Legends Complex for local youth and sports tourism before summer closures take effect. WINDSOR, CO, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the recent closure of several …

Moms With Loved Ones Lost To Overdose Call For Prioritizing Health-Based Solutions To Save Lives

For Mother’s Day, moms urged elected officials to expand access to lifesaving overdose prevention & treatment services, and halt wave of harmful drug laws NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Press Conference …

Kelvin Davis Launches South Fulton Mayoral Campaign, Focused on Affordable Living and Economic Growth

Kelvin Davis is ready to bring fresh ideas to South Fulton that are community-focused. Davis promises to be a mayor for all city residents. SOUTH FULTON, GA, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Navy and military intelligence …

Businesses Navigate New E-Verify Compliance Laws with Help from PEO Services

SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As state-mandated E-Verify laws expand across the U.S., business owners are facing increased pressure to comply with employment eligibility verification requirements. In response, …

Ontario’s Newest Must-See Visitor Attraction, Niagara Takes Flight, to Open on August 29 at the Brink of Niagara Falls

NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • Niagara Parks invests in new world-class visitor experience opening this summer inside Table Rock Centre, just steps from the Horseshoe Falls • The state-of-the-art flying …

World Happiness Foundation Response to 'A Call for Peace: The End of Wars and Respect for International Law'

By Luis Miguel Gallardo – Founder & President of the World Happiness Foundation NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introduction and Context The World Happiness Foundation warmly commends the High …

CYBER RANGES at NATO Edge 24

NATO Edge is brought by NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) STAFFORD, VA, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NATO Edge fosters a collaborative environment where NATO and industry can work together to address …

New Hampshire Doctor Pleads Guilty to Illegally Prescribing Opioids

A New Hampshire doctor pleaded guilty today to unlawfully distributing a controlled substance. This is the first conviction of a doctor in the District of New Hampshire from a joint investigation by the New England Strike Force and the U.S. Attorney’s …

U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 1400 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes ...

Since the inauguration of President Trump, the Department of Justice is playing a critical role in Operation Take back America, a nationwide initiative to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve total elimination of cartels and transnational …

Delaware Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking and Forced Labor

A federal jury in the District of Delaware convicted Clifton H. Gibbs, 68, of Sussex County today on multiple counts of sex trafficking and forced labor. Specifically, the jury convicted Gibbs of seven counts of sex trafficking seven adult victims, five …

Burlison and Grothman Announce Hearing on the Inflation Reduction Act’s Harm to American Energy and Medicine

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) and Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) announced a joint hearing on “Mandates, Meddling, and …

Mace to Hold Hearing on the Misuse of Surveillance Technologies in Private Spaces

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) today announced a hearing on “Breach of Trust: Surveillance in Private Spaces.” At the hearing, members will examine the growing …

Thrive in 2025: Free Virtual Event by Tony Robbins & Dean Graziosi Empowers Knowledge Entrepreneurs

Free virtual business Thrive in 2025 event with Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi teaches how to turn skills into income in the creator and Knowledge Economy. NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi have …