RDOF
FCC Fines AT&T and NextLink for Communicating During CAF II Auction
The companies are on the hook for a combined $175,000.
Funding
Major Providers Take Home More Than Two Thirds of Pennsylvania CPF Grants
The state awarded $204 million for expanding broadband infrastructure.
RDOF
Altice USA To Surrender RDOF Awards In Three More States
The third-largest cable ISP in the country told the FCC Friday it intends to surrender awards in Kentucky, Arkansas and West Virginia.
RDOF
FCC Denies ISPs Request to Waive Penalties for Withdrawing from RDOF
In the same notice, the FCC announced it will waive noncompliance penalties for an ISP unable to meet its obligations in the CAF II auction.
BEAD
Mississippi Addresses Allegations of Inequitable Outreach in BEAD
A local watchdog organization has accused the Mississippi broadband office of failing to comply with BEAD program guidelines.
RDOF
FCC Hits Pause On Bank Ratings Firm After Hearing Concerns, Complaints
For one year, FCC won't use Weiss ratings for banks' letters of credit of RDOF, CAF II winners.
BEAD
What to Do About RDOF Defaulters? Some Ideas from New Mexico, and Others
Some advocate for directing unused RDOF funds to state broadband offices instead.
Broadband Updates
Alabama's Approved BEAD Plan Excludes RDOF Waiver
The state had considered asking for a waiver to open up RDOF areas to BEAD funds.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Broadband Industry Groups Urge Caution on Using Fabric Data for High-Cost Compliance
Commenters noted that the fabric is iterative, and changes to the data could cause confusion.
BEAD
RDOF Winners Seek Amnesty Amidst Rising Costs
The RDOF winners point to unexpected surges in broadband construction costs occurring after the auction.
Funding
Altice USA Defaults on RDOF Blocks in Louisiana for BEAD Eligibility
Altice USA joins the growing list of near 100 companies that have failed to fulfill commitments made under RDOF.
Broadband Mapping and Data
States Broadband Offices Detail Broadband Locations, Seek NTIA Flexibility
State broadband officers shared numbers of unserved and underserved locations within their respective states.
Rural
FCC Seeks Public Input on RDOF Amnesty Proposal
Nearly 70 broadband associations have asked the FCC to permit recipients of RDOF and CAF II to relinquish their commitments.
Rural
FCC Urged to Grant Amnesty for RDOF Recipients
Almost 70 broadband associations are urging the FCC to allow ISPs who cannot fulfill their commitments to surrender their grants with a lesser penalty.
Funding
LTD Broadband Challenges FCC Denial of RDOF Funds in Court
In its petition to the court, LTD asserts that the FCC's denial of RDOF funds is unlawful and should be set aside.
Broadband Updates
Florida’s BEAD Initial Proposal, Volume Two
The state may request a waiver to make RDOF areas eligible for BEAD.
