Rural
FCC Draft Order Would Loosen RDOF, CAF II Auction Financing Rules
The item would swap out Weiss ratings and let RDOF winner reduce their letters of credit sooner.
Rural
The item would swap out Weiss ratings and let RDOF winner reduce their letters of credit sooner.
BEAD
Officials emphasized that the BEAD program is likely to continue despite the upcoming administration change.
Expert Opinion
Expanding broadband access through the Affordable Connectivity Program is not a partisan issue.
Rip and Replace
Telecom attorneys said they weren't optimistic about a deal coming together.
ACP
Wireline retains 90% of ACP subscribers, while wireless faces 70-80% losses.
Spectrum
Foreign ownership of T-Mobile could pose a security risk, DOJ said
Broadband Mapping and Data
The proceeding is unlikely to move forward under a Republican FCC.
The investment firm CEO hasn't been vocal on telecom issues.
NTIA has approved every state and territory plan for implementing the $42.5 billion program.
Donald Trump’s 2024 victory in the presidential election will change public policy in Washington on many fronts. Broadband will be particularly impacted.
The agency's senior Republican outlined policy priorities in his Project 2025 chapter.
Better Broadband, Better Lives
Some groups think the rules are arbitrary.
The trip to Texas for the rocket launch was just Trump's third time outside Florida since the election
Surge in network vandalism and theft prompt industry push for tougher laws protecting communications infrastructure.
Citizens Against Government Waste says unlocking requirements would be an unnecessary overreach
The investment firm CEO hasn't been vocal on telecom issues.
Some regions facing larger connectivity barriers than others
NTIA has approved every state and territory plan for implementing the $42.5 billion program.
RiverStreet aims to sidestep RDOF penalties after Cox deployment overlaps in Virginia.
Missouri-based ISP defaulted on 160 Census Block Groups in Michigan.
Included is $25 million to help the City Of Huntington Park provide free Wi-Fi for all city residents.
Groups say Carr lacks authority to change Section 230, hasn't pushed back against Trump's threats on broadcast licenses.
This isn’t the first time Musk’s actions have raised concerns about SpaceX's alignment with U.S. interests.