Middle Mile
California Middle-Mile Initiative Prioritizes Connecting Local Grant Applicants
The $3.8-billion program's director said 107 grant applicants intend to connect to its infrastructure.
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.
CPUC
Mark Monroe Guides Ahead-of-Schedule Middle Mile Program
A proposed budget from the governor's office steps back from guaranteeing more money amid rising costs.
Rural
Charter Hands Back More RDOF Census Block Groups to FCC
The company surrenedered more locations in April
NTCA
Trade Groups Big and Small Ask Sixth Circuit to Toss FCC’s Data Breach Rules
Associations representing smaller providers filed a brief supporting a challenge by larger groups.
Second Circuit
ISPs Asking FCC to Stay Net Neutrality Rules by June 7
That's the date trade groups have to decide whether to further challenge a New York law affected by the rules.
FCC
Broadband Industry Groups Nearing Agreement Not to Challenge Second Circuit Decision
The court upheld a New York law mandating cheaper plans for low-income subscribers.
Defense Department
NCTA Urges FCC to Lighten Proposed RPKI Reporting Requirements
The agency will vote in June on a proposal to institute internet routing security mandates.
FCC
Frontier Expecting Minor Impact from ACP Sunset Later this Year
ACP participants make up 4% of the company's nearly 3 million broadband subscribers.
FCC
Broadband Providers Continue to Push Back on Bulk Billing Ban
The proposal, first announced in March, has not been released publicly.
FCC
T-Mobile to Buy UScellular for $4.4 Billion
The company acquired Mint Mobile last year and merged with Sprint in 2020.
FCC
FCC to Seek Comment on Banning Test Labs Controlled by Covered Entities
The agency said it blocked a Huawei lab from its device certification program last month.
FCC
FCC Circulating Update to Broadband Data Collection Program
A proposed order will enhance auditing and verification, the agency said.
Section 230
House Witnesses Mixed on Proposed Section 230 Repeal
Meanwhile, lobbying groups and think tanks largely denounced the move.
Fixed Wireless
Verizon CEO Says Company Has Room to Grow Fixed Wireless
CEO Hans Vestberg said company has more than enough capacity to meet its 4 to 5 million FWA subscriber goal.
Open Access
AT&T CEO Bullish on Open Access Networks
The company's CEO said he expects states to set BEAD terms favorable to open access builds.
Verizon
Frontier Not Worried About Fixed Wireless
The company said it is still leaning into expanding its fiber footprint.
