Massachusetts
Massachusetts Institute to Celebrate Digital Inclusion Week
Group to host first digital inclusion event on Oct. 9th
Ari Bertenthal
Reporter Ari Bertenthal attended the University of California, Santa Barbara and studied sociology. He is passionate about the social impact of broadband internet access.
Biden-Harris Administration
NTIA Approves Nebraska’s Access to BEAD Funds
Cornhusker state slated to receive about $400 million for broadband
Broadband Breakfast
Open Access Execs Offer Advice on Partnerships, Community
Officials said more choice leads to better consumer outcomes, but communication is key.
Copyright
ISPs Challenge Court Decision in Cox Copyright Lawsuit
Internet providers said they were not responsible for subscribers’ illicit activities.
Energy and Commerce
House Committee Votes to Adopt AM Radio Bill
The Committee vote was a victory for the National Association of Broadcasters.
AI
Senate Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Risks of AI Management
Panelists said that AI regulations are necessary to promote safety.
Public Safety
House Committee to Vote on Communications Bills
Two bills aim to increase internet safety
Education
Memphis School District Fears $5 Million Loss on Devices
The district said an administrative error created the reimbursement issue.
Rural
FCC Approves TDS-RiverStreet Sales
The FCC said the deal will not remove competition from the market
Ziply
FCC Approves Ziply Fiber’s Acquisition of LocalTel
The FCC said the transaction will serve to benefit consumers
Rural
Lumen Facing Penalties in Wake of RDOF Defaults
The company defaulted on auction-won locations in three states
North Carolina
North Carolina to Inject New Money into Broadband Deployment Program
The state aims to increase broadband access in 37 counties
Eighth Circuit
FCC Set to Begin Enforcement of Digital Discrimination Rules
The agency’s grace period for enforcement is expected to end this month
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC Cracks Down on ISPs For Not Filing Broadband Data
National Telecom failed to submit broadband data three times in two years, bureau said.
Election 2024
FCC Kicks Off Annual State of Broadband Report
The inquiry hopes to identify and address how broadband policy can improve.
USF
FCC to Increase Q4 Universal Service Fund Contribution Fee
The contribution factor will be raised from 34.4 percent to 35.8 percent
