USF
Conservative Groups Oppose Broadband Taxes on ISPs, Agreeing with Rosenworcel
USF fees could increase monthly bills by more than $17
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.
data caps
Conservative Group Fights Possible FCC Data Caps Ban
Digital Liberty says a ban on usage-based billing would harm consumers and competition.
Minnesota
NTIA Approves $12 Million in Digital Equity Funds for Minnesota
Funds are intended to jump start the state’s digital equity plans
Bulk Billing
FCC’s Carr: A Bulk Billing Ban ‘Makes No Sense’
Apartment residents would experience higher internet prices, Republican says
AT&T
AT&T Offers $10,000 Reward for Nabbing Copper Thieves
Money will go to anyone who provides information leading to an arrest and conviction
Spectrum
Musk Supports Forcing TV Stations to Pay for Spectrum Licenses
Accuses Big 4 network of political bias
state broadband
NTIA Approves $37 Million in Digital Equity Funds for Two States
Georgia would get $22 million and Indiana $15 million
Election 2024
GOP Policy Experts Offer Views on a Trump NTIA
BEAD funds unlikely to be clawed back, one expert said.
Social Media
Bezos: Goal is to Build a Trusted Washington Post
More than 200,000 subscribers reportedly left the Post after failure to endorse a presidential candidate.
California
NTIA Approves $70 Million for California’s Digital Equity Plan
Funds will come from the NTIA's State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program
BEAD
Georgia Releases Proposed BEAD Application Questions
Providers to be considered for awards must answer a comprehensive list of questions
Election 2024
Elon Musk Sued Over $1 Million Voter Giveaway
Suit alleged that Musk’s prizes were part of an illegal lottery
Fiber
AT&T Enters $1 Billion Agreement With Corning
Company aims to expand its fiber network
Satellite
Trump Praises Starlink During Joe Rogan Podcast
Trump said Elon Musk's satellite-delivered Internet service saved lives.
USF
SHLB Endorses Representatives for USAC
Organization cited a wealth of experience shared by the two nominees
Chevron Doctrine
McConnell: Demise of Chevron Doctrine His ‘Most Consequential’ Achievement
Chevron required judges to defer to agencies like the FCC in interpreting ambiguous laws.
