Fiber Connect
Need a Broadband Deployment Permit? Here Are Some Tips
The NTIA is set to publish presentations on permit applications from twelve federal agencies.
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.
BEAD
To the BEAD-Cautious, State Broadband Heads Say They’re Here to Help
"We're on your side."
FCC
USF Not Immediately Impacted by Fifth Circuit Ruling: FCC Official
The court ruled the fund's contribution scheme unconstitutional last week.
BEAD
NTIA Releases Guidance for BEAD Buy America Compliance
Providers will need certifications from manufacturers and an internal tracker for non-waived equipment.
ARPA
Altafiber Not Sold on BEAD
The company hasn't yet found an area it's excited about, an altafiber executive said.
BEAD
Georgia Broadband Head Relates Behind-the-Scenes BEAD Prep
So far, 26 states and territories have received full NTIA approval since submitting drafts late last year.
BEAD
NTIA Chief: BEAD Guidance on Non-Fiber Alternative Networks Coming Soon
The guidance will be up for public comment in 'a couple of weeks.'
Fiber Connect
Communication Key for Public-Private Partnerships, ISPs Say
Providers should flag permitting struggles and other roadblocks early.
OTI
Utilities Oppose Plan to Assign 4.9 GHz Band to FirstNet
The proposal to put FirstNet in charge of the band called for blocking non-public safety users.
Consumers’ Research
Broadband Industry, Advocates Uneasy about Fifth Circuit USF Ruling
The court held yesterday that the $8 billion subsidy program was unconstitutional.
Fifth Circuit
Fifth Circuit Rules USF Unconstitutional
The decision creates a split with other circuits, making an appeal to the Supreme Court likely.
FCC
AT&T’s Fixed Wireless Access Shows Solid Growth In Second Quarter
The company saw modest impacts from the end of the ACP.
FCC
C-band Seeing Propagation Struggles: Analyst
Verizon and AT&T are relying on the spectrum for their 5G networks.
FCC
Comcast Lost 120,000 Broadband Subs in Second Quarter
The company expects to feel most of the impact of the ACP's sunset next quarter.
FCC
February AT&T Outage Blocked 92 Million Calls FCC Says
The outage also blocked 25 million 911 calls and affected the nationwide first responder network.
Fixed Wireless
Verizon Reports Drop in Prepaid Subscribers After ACP Sunset
The company also saw fewer new fiber customers, but expects the 400,000 prepaid disconnects were the worst of the impact.
