FCC
Industry Groups Applaud Spectrum Strategy, Google Fiber Executive, Nebraska Expansion
Industry groups applaud the White House’s National Spectrum Strategy, which was released on Monday.
Hanna Agro
Former Reporter Hanna Agro studied journalism at Columbia University focused on news reporting and video production. She covered broadband deployment and rural area investment.
ACP
New DISH CEO Hamid Akhavan, Data Submission on Affordable Connectivity Program
Hamid Akhavan is to be the CEO and president of DISH Network and Echostar following the finalization of their merger.
Robocall
USDA Announces Rural Funding, Public Knowledge Testimony, Robotext Numbers Up
The USDA announced $1.2 billion in rural development funding.
FCC
FCC Proposes New E-Rate Initiative to Fund Off-Campus Wi-Fi
The FCC’s proposal would allow schools and libraries to request E-Rate funding to support remote connectivity.
NTCA
Coalition Wants Funds for Rip and Replace, Advertising Universal Service, Washington State Broadband
A coalition of telecom associations are urging Congress to appropriate money to fund the Rip and Replace program.
defense
Need for Federal Privacy Law, North Carolina BEAD Proposal, Lumen Partners with DOD
Frank Pallone wants national privacy legislation in light of military data broker reports.
Ziply Fiber 50 Gig Plan, New Cox Enterprise Leadership, Vero Fiber in Colorado
Ziply Fiber is offering a new 50 Gig plan in several states including Montana, Oregon, Idaho and Washington.
Senators Pitch New Agency for Tech Regulation to Address FTC Shortcomings
Democratic Sens. Michael Bennet of Colorado and Peter Welch of Vermont urging the creation of a new tech regulatory agency.
FCC
Emergency Connectivity Funding, Comcast in Connecticut, Glo Fiber in Pennsylvania
The Federal Communications Commission announced over $5 million in additional Emergency Connectivity Funding.
FCC
FCC $18 Billion in Cost Model Funds, FTC Refunds Vonage Customers, Iowa Broadband
FCC approves $18 billion for rural broadband expansion under the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model.
Joe Biden
Rip and Replace, Biden AI Order, Telesat Seeks Permission to Launch
The FCC grants two providers rip and replace extensions.
Joe Biden
Industry Support for ACP Funding Push, Semiconductor Hubs, NY Plows Money into Emergency Communications
Public interest groups praise White House push for more ACP money.
AI
AGs File Social Media Harms Suit, AI Labeling Bill, Lumen Gets California Funds
33 State attorneys general sue Meta for allegedly capitalizing off of young users.
Capito Wants Action on Poles, Easy Info on Satellite Apps, MobileX in Walmart
Senator wants FCC to make order on pole attachment, replacement cost issues.
FCC
Domestic Abuse Order, Alternatives to BEAD Letter of Credit Requirement, Power Grid Funding
FCC to vote on order aimed at helping domestic abuse survivors maintain phone line.
FTC
Premium Shipping and Anti-discounting Policies Central to FTC’s Amazon Lawsuit
The FTC may be able to convince the district court that Amazon is sustaining a monopoly markup, said Herb Hovenkamp.
