Policy, Spectrum and Security Rules Shaping Digital Infrastructure Converge Digest tracks the legal and regulatory decisions affecting telecom networks, cloud infrastructure, spectrum, subsea cables, satellite systems, cybersecurity, AI infrastructure and global connectivity markets. |
Innovation Pillars FCC ›Spectrum Policy ›Submarine Cables ›Cybersecurity ›AI Policy ›Satellite Regulation ›Broadband Policy › |
Key Institutions FCC ›NTIA ›White House ›European Commission ›Ofcom ›Team Telecom › |
| Tracking: Spectrum Auctions • Subsea Security • Merger Review • Export Controls • Broadband Funding • Data Sovereignty • National Security |
The European Commission has granted approval for Orange and MASMOVIL to form a 50-50 joint venture in Spain, creating a leading telecom infrastructure player with nationwide coverage and strong financial...
Tarana Wireless receives FCC certification for its Gigabit 1 fixed wireless access platform in the unlicensed 6 GHz spectrum, a crucial tool for expanding high-speed broadband in underserved areas. With...
The FCC has issued a ruling prohibiting the use of AI-generated voices for robocalls under the TCPA. This includes AI in robotexting, as it artificially simulates a human voice.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is in danger of running out of funds, leaving millions of households without internet support. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel urgently requests $6 billion from Congress...
Nokia's Drone Networks solution receives FCC certification, becoming the first fully certified 4G/5G drone-in-a-box solution by the agency. This milestone offers a reliable 4G/5G drone solution for BVLOS operations in...
The FCC rejected Starlink's application for $900 million in public support for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund program, citing failure to deliver promised service. Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel emphasizes the agency's...
The FCC is kicking off an inquiry into the state of broadband across the United States, as required by section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, including universal deployment,...
The FCC will allow E-Rate funding to be used for Wi-Fi on school buses beginning in funding year 2024 as the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program is set to sunset....
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is calling for a restoration of FCC oversight of broadband services, similar to its authority over voice communication. Specifically, in the interest of national security and...
The U.S. Senate voted 55-43 to confirm President Biden’s nominee, Anna Gomez, to the Federal Communications Commission, ending the 2-2 deadlock between Republicans and Democrats that has been in place...
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has validated the certification of SES’s Phase II accelerated C-band clearing and relocation activities. With the help of trusted partners across the U.S., SES...
Broadcom received conditional approval from the European Commission to complete its acquisition of VMware. The $61 billion deal was first announced on May 26, 2022. To ensure competition and innovation in cloud computingBroadcom...
In a policy speech, European Commissioner Thierry Breton called on all Member States to restrict or exclude completely Huawei and ZTE from their 5G networks. Currently, only 10 EU member...
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