US Regulatory Digest

2026-03-19

3
High
8
Medium
29
Low

Overview

The regulatory landscape shows significant activity around broadband funding reforms, particularly NTIA's reconsideration of BEAD funds and CRTC's development of Indigenous broadband support. Technical interference concerns are emerging as NTIA examines GPS impacts from satellite direct-to-device services, which could affect deployment of next-generation satellite connectivity. Consumer protection remains a focus with accessibility improvements to relay services, affordability tracking, and online safety enforcement.

High Priority

High NTIA Broadband & Infrastructure

NTIA Listening Session on the Use of BEAD Funds Saved Through the Trump Administration's Benefit of the Bargain Reforms

NTIA is gathering stakeholder input on how to use BEAD program funds saved through recent reforms.

Impact: Could redirect significant federal broadband funding to new purposes or areas, potentially creating new grant opportunities or changing deployment priorities for operators participating in BEAD.
High NTIA Satellite & Space

Impact of L-Band MSS 'Direct-to-Device' Operations on GPS

NTIA is examining whether satellite-to-device services in L-band (1610-1660.5 MHz) interfere with GPS signals at 1575.42 MHz.

Impact: Could result in stricter emission limits for direct-to-device satellite services, potentially affecting business models and technical requirements for operators deploying satellite connectivity features.

Spectrum & Licensing

NTIA hosts symposium to announce spectrum policy direction.

Broadband & Infrastructure

NTIA seeks input on using BEAD funds saved through reforms.
Information collection for tribal broadband grant programs.
NTIA seeks input on data center infrastructure.
NTIA hosts regional roundtables on broadband grant program sustainability.
NTIA seeks input on local internet adoption estimates project.

Consumer Protection

FCC proposes modernizing relay services with automatic speech recognition and advanced text-to-speech technologies.
FCC and USAC will verify Lifeline and ACP eligibility using HUD data.
Digital equity grant program information collection.

Broadcasting & Media

FCC seeks comment on sports media marketplace and impact on broadcasters and consumers.
AM/FM station license community changes.
FCC proposes application caps for NCE FM translator stations.

Online Safety & Content

NTIA examines school device use and screen time.
NTIA seeks input on ethics for online data research.

Wireless & Mobile

NTIA seeks input on Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund for AI-enabled radio access networks.
FirstNet Authority board meeting notice.
NTIA seeks input on Open RAN certification principles for global coalition.

Satellite & Space

Space launch frequency coordination portal information collection.
Space launch coordination information collection.
NTIA examines GPS interference from satellite direct-to-device operations.
NTIA seeks comment on GPS interference from L-band satellite devices.

Regulatory Process

Routine paperwork reduction review.
OMB paperwork submission.
PRA information collection review.
Routine PRA review.
OMB submission.
PRA collection review.
PRA review.
CSRIC IX final meeting notice.
PRA review.
OMB submission.
FCC modifies delegation rules for tort claims settlements.
PRA review.
PRA review.
PRA review.
OMB submission.
Internet use survey information collection.
Internet use survey collection.
Reopens Innovation Fund Advisory Committee application window.
NTIA seeks Innovation Fund Advisory Committee members.
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