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Under the "unitary executive theory," any congressional limits on the president's control of the federal government are unconstitutional. But the Supreme Court siding with the Trump administration on these grounds could have serious consequences for our democracy.
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Under the "unitary executive theory," any congressional limits on the president's control of the federal government are unconstitutional. But the Supreme Court siding with the Trump administration on these grounds could have serious consequences for our democracy.
@publicknowledge.bsky.social finds this proposed Executive Order both an illegal & illogical attempt to bully states into complying with the Trump admin’s demands to abandon all consumer protection efforts in the face of AI. Read our statement from @natpurser.bsky.social:
Public Knowledge Rejects Illegal and Illogical Executive Order Targeting State AI Laws
Public Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
@publicknowledge.bsky.social finds this proposed Executive Order both an illegal & illogical attempt to bully states into complying with the Trump admin’s demands to abandon all consumer protection efforts in the face of AI. Read our statement from @natpurser.bsky.social:
You can also read our recent blog post from Senior Vice President @haroldfeld.bsky.social to learn more about the FCC's previous approach to spectrum management — and why the Chairman's new focus on "spectrum efficiency" poses a threat to consumers and competition alike:
That Escalated Quickly. Chairman Carr Completely Restructures the Wireless Market into an Oligopoly.
The new FCC Chairman has made radical changes to the US wireless market in an unprecedentedly short amount of time.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
You can also read our recent blog post from Senior Vice President @haroldfeld.bsky.social to learn more about the FCC's previous approach to spectrum management — and why the Chairman's new focus on "spectrum efficiency" poses a threat to consumers and competition alike:
More broadly, when regulators eliminate competition, only regulation can protect consumers. Read more in our comments filed to the FCC at the link below: 7/
ATT Mobility II Echostar Spectrum Transfer Comments
Public Knowledge and Open Technology Institute at New America submitted comments to the FCC in response to the transfer of EchoStar's licenses to AT&T.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
More broadly, when regulators eliminate competition, only regulation can protect consumers. Read more in our comments filed to the FCC at the link below: 7/
Because true wireless competition has been squeezed out, the FCC must impose strong, enforceable conditions:
• Fair roaming & wholesale access
• Lifeline + affordability commitments
• Prepaid/no-credit options
• Device unlocking
• Open internet / nondiscrimination 6/
• Fair roaming & wholesale access
• Lifeline + affordability commitments
• Prepaid/no-credit options
• Device unlocking
• Open internet / nondiscrimination 6/
November 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Because true wireless competition has been squeezed out, the FCC must impose strong, enforceable conditions:
• Fair roaming & wholesale access
• Lifeline + affordability commitments
• Prepaid/no-credit options
• Device unlocking
• Open internet / nondiscrimination 6/
• Fair roaming & wholesale access
• Lifeline + affordability commitments
• Prepaid/no-credit options
• Device unlocking
• Open internet / nondiscrimination 6/
The FCC’s shift to prioritizing “spectrum efficiency” forced EchoStar’s hand. The agency’s own investigations created a regulatory environment where EchoStar’s independence became impossible. The FCC created this problem, and now it must mitigate it. 5/
November 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The FCC’s shift to prioritizing “spectrum efficiency” forced EchoStar’s hand. The agency’s own investigations created a regulatory environment where EchoStar’s independence became impossible. The FCC created this problem, and now it must mitigate it. 5/
At best, this transfer modestly rebalances spectrum within the oligopoly. But parity among the Big Three dominant companies is not competition. A three-firm market does not self-correct. Without conditions, this deal simply entrenches a structure that harms consumers. 4/
November 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
At best, this transfer modestly rebalances spectrum within the oligopoly. But parity among the Big Three dominant companies is not competition. A three-firm market does not self-correct. Without conditions, this deal simply entrenches a structure that harms consumers. 4/
The Justice Department recently warned that AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile already operate as an “oligopoly,” controlling 90%+ of subscribers and 80%+ of mobile-use spectrum. This transfer deal deepens that problem. Doing nothing is not an option. 3/
November 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The Justice Department recently warned that AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile already operate as an “oligopoly,” controlling 90%+ of subscribers and 80%+ of mobile-use spectrum. This transfer deal deepens that problem. Doing nothing is not an option. 3/
We’re not happy about this transaction. Once the Commission made true competitive entry for wireless services impossible, Echostar's spectrum was inevitably going to be allocated to one of the Big Three. But that doesn’t mean the FCC can wave this transfer through without safeguards. 2/
November 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
We’re not happy about this transaction. Once the Commission made true competitive entry for wireless services impossible, Echostar's spectrum was inevitably going to be allocated to one of the Big Three. But that doesn’t mean the FCC can wave this transfer through without safeguards. 2/
Senior Policy Advocate @natpurser.bsky.social weighs in on the debate with The Argument Magazine:
www.theargumentmag.com/p/mad-libs-p...
www.theargumentmag.com/p/mad-libs-p...
Mad Libs: Purser v. Wertheimer
No subtweeting allowed...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Senior Policy Advocate @natpurser.bsky.social weighs in on the debate with The Argument Magazine:
www.theargumentmag.com/p/mad-libs-p...
www.theargumentmag.com/p/mad-libs-p...
Read our statement from @publicknowledge.bsky.social Legal Director @bergmayer.net at the link below:
Public Knowledge Responds to FTC v. Meta Ruling Further Undermining Competition in Big Tech
Public Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Read our statement from @publicknowledge.bsky.social Legal Director @bergmayer.net at the link below: