Digital Inclusion
House Republicans Again Take Issue with BEAD Affordability Regs
The NTIA head defended its policy of ensuring a low-cost option.
Digital Inclusion
The NTIA head defended its policy of ensuring a low-cost option.
Broadband Events
As federal ACP support wanes, state broadband subsidy solutions in New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia offer innovative solutions to maintain connectivity.
Spectrum
Planned Tuesday House subcommittee hearing with all five FCC commissioners postponed because of the death of Chairwoman Rosenworcel's father.
Digital Inclusion
Their Republican counterparts and conservative groups have opposed the agency's low-cost policies.
Senate
Under consideration: Opening the Universal Service Fund to contributions from broadband and Big Tech companies.
Funding
Companies have announced over $166 billion in semiconductor investments since the CHIPS Act was passed.
Congress
Also discussed were three bills to address electric vehicle laws in Democratic states.
Spectrum
NTIA is conducting research on improving efficiency of available spectrum.
The head of the FCC is proposing cybersecurity standards on devices.
Broadband's Impact
The bills go to the full committee for votes.
Funding
House Committee members said they wanted to ensure that the NTIA is appropriately managing funds to support rural areas.
Infrastructure
Energy and Commerce subcommittee voted on 28 bills, most related to reducing permitting barriers.
FCC
Lawmakers were disappointed the Senate did not pass legislation providing the authority until May 19.
Without investments in digital adoption, investments in infrastructure won’t close the digital divide, say advocates.
Broadband Mapping & Data
Sohn added the Supreme Court decision in West Virginia could challenge net neutrality rules.
china
The new chair renamed three subcommittees, hinting at the GOP’s goals for the coming term.