Fifth Circuit
Court Pauses Challenge to FCC’s USF Forbearance Policy
Consumer groups are trying to resolve the issue with the agency directly.
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.
Communications Act
Consumer Groups Looking to Pause Narrow Legal Challenge to Net Neutrality
Public interest groups want a pause in their legal challenge to a key USF funding decision by the FCC
Second Circuit
ISPs Ask Supreme Court to Strike Down N.Y. Affordable Broadband Law
The state's attorney general agreed not to enforce the law while the Supreme Court reviews their request.
FCC
FCC Seeking Comment on Disclosure Mandates for AI-Generated Robocalls
The agency in February made such calls illegal without prior consent.
Texas
Advice from Southwest State Broadband Heads on BEAD
Applications from WISPs would help inform extremely high-cost thresholds, they said.
Rural
Broadband Providers, Bankers Want FCC Not to Rely on Weiss Ratings
USTelecom, NCTA, WISPA, and RDOF winners joined the banking industry in suggesting the agency ditch the standard.
FCC
Consumers’ Research Asks Supreme Court to Review USF Challenges
A recent Fifth Circuit decision conflicts with other federal court rulings, making a Supreme Court review likely.
FCC
FCC Approves Transfer of Unbuilt CAF II Locations
RiverStreet handed about 3,700 Virginia locations over to EMPOWER Broadband.
FCC
Arizona Gets BEAD Volume Two Approval
It brings the total to 28 states, plus D.C. and three U.S. territories.
Verizon
AT&T CEO Defends Proposal to Hand 4.9 GHZ Band to FirstNet
He met with three FCC commissioners last week to support the plan.
BEAD
The Fight Over Virginia’s BEAD Low-Cost Option Appears Over
The state ultimately did set a price cap for low-cost plans. But at $75, it's higher than rates seen in other states.
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.
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.
