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 FCC issued new rules prohibiting the importation or use of communications equipment and video surveillance systems produced by Huawei Technologies, ZTE Corporation, Hytera Communications, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology, and...
The FCC published a pre-production draft of its new National Broadband Map, displaying specific location-level information about broadband services available throughout the country. By entering a U.S. address, it is...
The FCC updated its rules to promote public safety by ensuring that 911 call centers receive timely and useful notifications of network disruptions that affect 911 service. These notifications will help...
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced a plan to reorganize the FCC’s International Bureau into a new Space Bureau and a standalone Office of International Affairs. "The satellite industry is growing at...
The FCC will launch a proceeding to explore repurposing up to 550 megahertz in the 12.7 to 13.25 GHz band (12.7 GHz band) for next-generation wireless services. The FCC expects...
A total of 444 cell sites remained out-of-service in Florida as of 02-October-2022, representing 5.5% of the state's cell sites. The down significantly from the peak of 1,552 cell sites...
The FCC granted the first-ever commercial license for a satellite-direct-to-standard-mobile-phone service to Lynk Global. The license enables Lynk to launch commercial services for its global constellation of satellites later this...
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel put forward new rules that would require satellite operators in low-Earth orbit to dispose of their satellites within 5 years of completing their missions. If adopted...
The FCC is ready to authorize $791,604,299 through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund to six providers to fund new broadband deployments to over 350,000 estimated locations in 19 states. The...
Bidding has concluded in the FCC Auction 108. Gross proceeds from the bid are expected to amount to $427,789,670.The FCC said it will post full results in the next few...
The FCC approved Lumen's sale of certain incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) assets in 20 states to Brightspeed. The deal has now received all final regulatory clearances needed to close.Brightspeed...
The FCC rejected the long-form applications of Starlink and of LTD Broadband to receive support through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund program. Starlink is delivering broadband access via thousands of LEO...
The FCC opened bidding in its latest mid-band spectrum auction at 10am on Friday, July 29.Auction 108 makes available 8,017 new flexible-use, county-based overlay licenses in the 2.5 GHz band....
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