Universal Service
Cruz Wants Congressional Appropriations to Fund Universal Service
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel has argued that appropriations make the USF less stable.
The Universal Service Fund, codified in 1996 with the Telecommunications Act, remains the foundation of universal access.
Universal Service
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel has argued that appropriations make the USF less stable.
Wireless
The association wants certain USF-eligible areas excluded from an upcoming reverse auction.
Digital Inclusion
The company needs to be designed as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier to promote the Lifeline option, it said.
Universal Service
Including broadband providers in the USF would likely cost consumers more, Rosenworcel said.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Providers reported progress on rebuilding and expanding networks in Puerto Rico.
Universal Service
The group thinks the Fifth Circuit is poised to issue a conflicting decision.
Universal Service
The Fifth Circuit is rehearing a similar case filed by the same conservative nonprofit.
Broadband Equity Access and Deployment
The FCC rules have drawn strong pushback from industry groups and praise from Democratic leadership.
Universal Service
The fund spends $8 billion annually to subsidize networks.
Expert Opinion
We’d be building broadband to no one without the ACP. The ACP extends every BEAD dollar further.
Artificial Intelligence
The FCC has proposed a pilot program to help schools and libraries protect against cyberattacks.
FCC
The FCC also approved support for domestic abuse victims, inquiry on AI and robocalls and preventing cell phone scams.
broadband roundup
Hamid Akhavan is to be the CEO and president of DISH Network and Echostar following the finalization of their merger.
FCC
Of $10 billion spent through 2021, 93 percent of households received only 10 * 1 Mbps service.
broadband roundup
A coalition of telecom associations are urging Congress to appropriate money to fund the Rip and Replace program.
Tribal
The fund is set to run dry in 2024.