Public Knowledge submitted reply comments to the Federal Communications Commission regarding the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. Public Knowledge's comments focus on the insufficient legal basis for the Delete, Delete, Delete proceeding. "Public Knowledge urges the FCC to terminate this unlawful proceeding and follow the appropriate steps, as outlined by law, if it seeks to delete, delete, delete some of the very rules that protect the public the most. The Commission must remember its core constituency—the public, not the President. Chairman Carr’s dangerous and politically motivated actions could compromise the independence of an agency, expand the digital divide, and subvert the well-established public interest standard of the FCC."

The New York State Department of Public Service submitted reply comments to the Federal Communications Commission regarding the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. NYSPSC's remarks focus on advocating for programs and regulations that other commenters recommended be deleted. "While many commenters suggested eliminating or modifying various rules, the NYSPSC believes that several of the rules identified by recently-submitted comments still serve the public interest and, therefore, the NYSPSC opposes their elimination within the context of this proceeding. The NYSPSC acknowledges the importance of regularly reviewing regulations to ensure they remain relevant and effective. However, it also recognizes that certain rules continue to provide essential protections and promote the public interest. As such, the decision to retain these rules reflects a balanced approach that considers both regulatory efficiency and the ongoing need to safeguard consumers."

Competition in the public safety market has increased ever since AT&T won the contract to provide the network for the FirstNet Authority—and now it’s getting even hotter in the 5G era as carriers roll out more advanced technologies like network slicing. To wit: T-Mobile formally launched T-Priority, which includes network slicing for public safety, on February 20 after unveiling it in September 2024. Verizon Frontline recently announced the availability of its 5G network slices for first responders in select markets. Coincidence? Not exactly. But Verizon said it’s been working nearly 18 months in close collaboration with public safety agencies in cities across the country to rigorously test and refine its 5G network slicing technology. Where is AT&T’s FirstNet service in all of this? To hear AT&T and the FirstNet Authority tell it, FirstNet is in a league of its own. AT&T was awarded the 25-year FirstNet contract in 2017. According to AT&T, the network slicing will come “one day,” but they’re not saying when. Until then, FirstNet has enough capacity to support every first responder in the country with a “dedicated and highly secure platform” that’s purpose-built for their unique needs, the company said.

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the items below are tentatively on the agenda for the May Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025: 

• Safeguarding the Equipment Authorization Process from Bad Labs: The FCC will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would strengthen requirements and oversight relating to telecommunications certification bodies, measurement facilities, and accreditation bodies to help ensure the integrity of these entities.
• Identifying Foreign Adversary Ownership Stakes: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes to require holders of covered Commission-issued licenses, authorizations, or approvals to certify whether they are owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary and, if so, to disclose foreign ownership interests and the nature of the foreign adversary ownership and control.
• Opening Up Spectrum for Satellite Broadband: The FCC will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that explores ways that the 12.7-13.25 GHz and 42.0-42.5 GHz bands could be used more intensively by satellite communications, as an alternative or a complement to the previous proposals for terrestrial wireless communications in these bands.