FCC
Affordable Connectivity Outreach Program, Amazon’s SpaceX Satellite Concerns, Axios Acquired
The establishment of the Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program is intended to bring awareness to the program.
Ahmad Hathout
Managing Editor Ahmad Hathout has spent the last half-decade reporting on the Canadian telecommunications and media industries for leading publications. He started the scoop-driven news site downup.io
FCC
Democrats Seek to Codify Net Neutrality as Fifth FCC Commissioner Hangs
Some say the bill would add heavy regulation that will harm investments and consumers.
Rural
FCC Greenlights $200 Million More in Latest Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Round
It’s the ninth wave of funding confirmations, bringing the total amount to more than $5.2 billion to three million locations.
USF
Economist Warns of Customer Losses if Broadband Revenues Find Way in Universal Service Fund
A number of players have pitched the idea of having big tech platforms pay into the basic telecommunications fund.
FCC
Petition Challenges Constitutionality of Roles FCC, USAC Play in Universal Service Fund
The legal brief comes at a time when the FCC studies the future of the fund.
Robocall
FCC Announces Majority of States Now Signed Onto Robocall Investigation Partnership
The FCC signed on five states this month and seven last month.
Joe Biden
Biden Budget Includes $600 Million for Rural Broadband
The money will add to the USDA’s ReConnect program.
FCC
Next Emergency Connectivity Fund Filing Window Opening in April
The FCC said it will “likely” be the last opportunity for schools and libraries to get funding before money runs out.
Robocall
FCC Directs ‘Robocall Facilitators’ to Remove Illegal Traffic or Face Call Block
The three letters are the latest in the FCC’s ongoing crackdown on illegal call traffic.
FSF
In FCC Proceeding, Multiple Groups Recommend New General Tax for Universal Service Fund
Calls in contrast to growing support for a broader mechanism including broadband revenues
Rural
FCC Approves Another $640 Million from Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
The FCC has now confirmed more than half the $9.2 billion for the program.
FCC
FCC, NTIA Commit to Teaming Up on Spectrum Strategy and Coordination
Announcement comes after a Republican lawmaker urging agencies to reaffirm partnership on spectrum policy and coordination.
FCC
CES 2022: 5G, Aviation Crisis a Problem of Federal Coordination, Observers Say
The hope is coordination problems will be relieved when the Senate confirms NTIA head.
DISH
Dish Wireless New President, TPI First Broadband Report, Maine Town Challenges Coverage Claims
Dish Wireless has a new president at a critical time in push to become major wireless player in the U.S.
CES
CES 2022: GM Aims for First Delivery of Personal Autonomous Vehicle by Mid-Decade
American automobile manufacturer gunning to be first to market with personal autonomous vehicle.
FCC
Rosenworcel Stands Firm on Net Neutrality in Face of Lawmakers Urging Status Quo
The FCC chairwoman responded to a letter by members of Congress resisting calls to back down on net neutrality.
