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The court also noted FCC's finding of facts would have no influence in a subsequent court trial de novo. Dissenting, Justice Thomas disputing majority's holding that AT&T and Verizon paid their forfeitures voluntarily. 2/2

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In 8-1 decision, Supreme Court has upheld FCC's imposition of forfeitures against AT&T, Verizon in CPNI location data cases. Chief Justice Roberts, writing for court, distinguished cases from SEC v. Jarkesy, because companies challenge FCC forfeitures in court. 1/2

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. @BrendanCarrFCC is proposing an NPRM and FNPRM for a vote at the FCC's June 25 meeting to raise questions about whether E-rate supported services and devices are being used for non-educational purposes, as well as other issues related to program integrity.

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Days before the AWS-3 reauction commences, the @FCC and @EchoStar have reached a settlement on EchoStar's financial obligations arising from the original AWS-3 auction defaults.

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. @FCC bureaus approve @EchoStar spectrum sales to @ATT, @SpaceX, require EchoStar to establish $2.4 billion escrow account to resolve outstanding claims by infrastructure providers.

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. @amazon to acquire @Globalstar, clearing the way for Amazon Leo to add direct-to-device (D2D) services.

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. @HouseCommerce today unanimously approves @FirstNet reauthorization bill (HR 7386) and satellite alerts legislation (HR 7022).

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. @FCC Chairman @BrendanCarrFCC announces seven-item tentative agenda for March 26 monthly meeting with call center, robocall, network modernization, spectrum, program oversight, 'delete-delete-delete,' and direct final rule items.

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. @FCC plans to consider Lifeline, intercarrier compensation, 900 MHz band, and noncommercial educational broadcasting items at Feb. 18 meeting, according to Chairman @BrendanCarrFCC.

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A @SenateCommerce hearing on @FirstNetGov has been rescheduled from tomorrow to Wednesday due to the winter storm. It is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. A fourth witness has been announced: @APCOIntl CEO and Executive Director Mel Maier.

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A @SenateCommerce hearing on @FirstNetGov is expected to be rescheduled due to the winter storm, according to a committee spokesperson. It had been scheduled for tomorrow.

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. @FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau waives disparate handset unlocking requirement for @Verizon, citing need to erase incentive for thefts.

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. @FCC announces that AWS-3 auction will start on June 2, 2026.

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. @USGAO says @NTIAgov failed to submit a Congressional Review Act report on its June policy statement revising the BEAD program before it takes effect, as required by law.

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. @NTIAgov Administrator @ArielleRoth said today at @FSFthinktank event that guidance on spending BEAD funding won't be forthcoming until next year. Also she announced an NTIA-led effort on children's screen use.

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. @EchoStar to sell @SpaceX unpaired AWS-3 licenses for about $2.6 billion in SpaceX stock.

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. @FCC to consider C-band, cyber, TRS, and public safety 'delete-delete-delete' items at Nov. 20 meeting, according to Chairman @BrendanCarrFCC.

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. @FCC Chairman @BrendanCarrFCC has directed FCC staff to end investigations of @EchoStar's spectrum use in wake of company's agreements to sell licenses to @ATT and @SpaceX.

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. @EchoStar has agreed to sell its AWS-4, H-block spectrum to @SpaceX for about $17 billion plus about $2 billion in cash interest payments on EchoStar debt. EchoStar said it expects the deal, along with a $23 billion transaction with AT&T, will resolve spectrum use concerns.

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. Chairman @BrendanCarrFCC announces he will ask his colleagues to vote at their Sept. 30 meeting on an NPRM that proposes a framework to allow cellphone jamming in non-federal correctional facilities.