Broadband Mapping and Data
Cox Challenge to Rhode Island BEAD Map Dismissed, Federal Suit Possible
The company said the state's challenge process rules made it impossible to challenge broadband coverage data.
Jake Neenan
Reporter Jake Neenan, who covers broadband infrastructure and broadband funding, is a recent graduate of the Columbia Journalism School. Previously he reported on state prison conditions in New York.
Spectrum
Consumer Groups and CTIA Differ on Higher Power Levels for CBRS Spectrum
The FCC asked for input on updates to the Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum in August.
BEAD
Musk Backs Florida Sen. Rick Scott for Majority Leader
The Florida senator led a bill that would have removed BEAD's FOIA exemption last year.
Funding
LTD, FCC Argue RDOF Standard of Review in D.C. Circuit
The agency denied the company more than $1 billion in subsidies.
Spectrum
UScellular Sells More Spectrum to AT&T for $1 Billion
The deal includes UScellular's remaining 3.45 GHz spectrum, plus some 700 MHz holdings.
FCC
GOP House Commerce Chair Wants Agencies to Pump the Brakes After Trump Victory
Republicans have vocally opposed major Biden FCC rulemakings.
USF
Cruz Wins Texas: Likely Senate Commerce Chair Supports Appropriations for USF
The GOP is not entirely in agreement on the issue, with some wanting to tap big tech revenue instead.
Earnings
Frontier Adds 108,000 Fiber Subs in Q3
Frontier shareholders are set to vote on Verizon's bid to buy the company next week.
Digital Inclusion
ISPs Fear Other States Following NY on Affordable Broadband Act
Industry groups are asking the Supreme Court to strike down the law.
Earnings
Consolidated Reports 18,000 New Fiber Subs in Q3
The company's deal to be acquired by Searchlight Capital is still pending.
Earnings
Altice USA Loses 50,000 Broadband Subscribers in Q3
Larger cable companies had reported fewer than expected losses.
USF
High Court Skeptical of Shielding USF from False Claims Act
Justices appeared receptive to a narrow ruling in the government's favor.
Rural
Charter Broadband Losses Better Than Expected
The company said it would have reported positive gains if not for ACP impact.
New York
NTIA Approves $36 Million for New York’s Digital Equity Plan
The money is aimed at increasing broadband adoption in vulnerable populations.
Net Neutrality
ISPs, FCC Spar in Net Neutrality Oral Arguments
The arguments centered on whether broadband fits the definition of a telecom service, rather than the major questions doctrine.
Infrastructure
FCC to Take Up Undersea Cable Review in November
U.S. lawmakers recently said they're worried about the infrastructure being sabotaged.
