Election 2024
GOP Policy Experts Offer Views on a Trump NTIA
BEAD funds unlikely to be clawed back, one expert said.
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.
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.
Satellite
FCC Set to Enforce ‘All-In’ Video Pricing Rules
Rules will go into effect Dec. 19, 2024.
Election 2024
Justice Department Questions Musk’s $1 Million Giveaway
DOJ warned Musk that the giveaway might violate federal law.
T-Mobile
T-Mobile Says New Fixed Wireless Subs Coming From Cable ISPs
Company added 415,000 fixed wireless subs in third quarter.
Rural
Cable One, Mercury Broadband Default on RDOF Locations
FCC decided not to provide blanket amnesty for RDOF defaults.
BEAD
State and Industry Leaders Offer BEAD Update
Panelists emphasized community, collaboration as essential to BEAD success
Comcast
Comcast in Hot Seat Over Internet Speed Claims
Company said its business internet is 12 times faster than that of Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile
BEAD
DZS Receives BEAD BABA Manufacturing Certification
Company is one of five BABA-compliant equipment manufacturers
