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FCC Weighs Future of $2 Billion Broadband Program Amid Backlash

The FCC is considering cutting or eliminating the $2 billion E-Rate program, sparking opposition from schools and libraries that rely on the funding for essential internet connectivity.

October 14, 2026, 11:15 PM·Ars Technica
Space

SpaceX Targets US Mobile Market Expansion

SpaceX plans to compete with major US mobile carriers by acquiring low-band spectrum and deploying a new hybrid satellite-terrestrial network architecture.

The Verge
Hardware

Matic Receives FCC Waiver for Robot Vacuum Line

The FCC has granted a ban waiver to Matic for its robot vacuum models, though the company maintains that its devices were already compliant and locally assembled.

The Verge
Space

FCC Grants Starlink Access to New Frequency Spectrum

The US Federal Communications Commission has granted Starlink and other satellite providers access to additional frequency bands, potentially increasing network capacity by over 25 percent.

iXBT.com
Space

AT&T CEO Questions SpaceX Starlink Cellular Strategy

AT&T CEO John Stankey has criticized SpaceX's direct-to-cell Starlink initiative, arguing that fiber-optic infrastructure remains the superior choice for network connectivity.

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