Universal Service
FCC Urges Supreme Court Not to Review USF Challenges
A conservative nonprofit argued the Fifth Circuit is likely to create conflicting precedent.
The Affordable Connectivity Program provides subsidized broadband connections of $30/month, and $75/month for Tribal households.
Universal Service
A conservative nonprofit argued the Fifth Circuit is likely to create conflicting precedent.
ACP
The last of the low-income internet subsidy's cash is set to run out this month.
Broadband Events
As federal ACP support wanes, state broadband subsidy solutions in New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia offer innovative solutions to maintain connectivity.
Earnings
In Q1, 'we exceeding our expectations' and are making substantial improvements in stabilizing subscribers, said WOW! CEO Teresa Elder.
Affordable Connectivty Program
Sen. Ben Ray Luján signaled his USF working group is looking to fold ACP into the fund.
USF
As full funding for Affordable Connectivity Program expires, FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel issues letter to lawmakers.
Digital Inclusion
A U.S. senator, FCC commissioners, and a White House official rallied alongside public interest and industry groups for the subsidy program.
Digital Inclusion
ECFiber, a small ISP in Vermont, has heeded the call of the lawmakers to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program out of their own pockets.
Spectrum Auction
The proposal would provide $7 billion for the ACP, an increase from the discussion draft.
Spectrum
The Senate Commerce Committee is planning to vote on the bill at its May 1 markup
Earnings
Comcast reps said Thursday they do not foresee immediate improvement in the declining trend of cable internet subscribers.
Earnings
The company also reported low mobile churn despite network outages and a data breach.
Expert Opinion
Unless Congress acts now, America will lose a key element in the effort to close the digital divide.
Verizon
The company added 354,000 fixed wireless subscribers in the most recent quarter, leaving the company with 3.4 million such customers overall
Health
Participants consider broadband internet an integral part of expanding telehealth accessibility.
Digital Inclusion
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Penn., said it may be the only viable way to fund the ACP Extension Act.