Election 2024
Analysts Ponder Telecom Policy Moves Under Harris or Trump
The Nov. 5 election could bring significant changes to the FCC
Ari Bertenthal
Community Manager Ari Bertenthal attended the University of California, Santa Barbara and studied sociology. He is passionate about the social impact of broadband internet access.
AI
Broadcasters Troubled by Rosenworcel's Proposed AI Ads Disclosure Rules
Broadcasters concerned FCC is overstepping its authority.
Missouri
Missouri Accepting Digital Opportunity Grant Applications
The application window will close on Dec. 2
Fiber
AT&T to Add Reversible Fees to Its Internet Plans
Customers can receive a $10 monthly discount by enrolling in autopay and paperless billing.
Connecticut
Connecticut Announces $28 Million in Broadband Grants
Comcast is slated to receive the majority of the funding
BEAD
NTIA Approves Initial BEAD Proposals for Alaska, Ohio
Alaska is to receive about $1 billion and Ohio about $793 million
BEAD
California Official Offers Update on BEAD Implementation
CPUC official said California is working well with NTIA.
BEAD
Adelstein: Markets Upbeat About Fiber’s Future
Implementation of federal funding is being watched by investors.
Ziply
Centranet Demos 50 Gig Broadband to Oklahoma Tribal Community
The Sac and Fox Nation connected to 50 Gbps in a pilot test
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
NTIA Receives More Than 700 Applications for Digital Equity Project Funding
The requested funds total over $6.5 billion
SpaceX
Analyst: Look to Amazon to Bundle Prime and Satellite Internet
Project Kuiper expected to amass large start-up costs
Section 706
NCTA: Inflation Far Outpacing Retail Price of Broadband
Broadband has become more affordable, even as other costs have risen
Section 706
ISP Trade Group Wants to Retain Status Quo on Broadband Definition
Raising the benchmark could have unintended consequences for the BEAD program
COVID
Wisconsin Allocates $115 Million in Broadband Funding for Anchor Institutions
Grants will fund libraries and community centers in 35 communities
Fiber
Trade Group: Fiber Growth Fastest In U.S. History
FBA encouraged further development of fiber network speeds
Cybersecurity
Comcast: Data Breach Affected 237,000 Broadband Customers
Breach underscores risk of using third-party vendors
