FCC
FCC Increases Broadband Benchmark
The agency went through with its proposed 100 * 20 Mbps definition.
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.
Vermont
Vermont to Start BEAD Challenge Process
Four other states are accepting challenges and three more are planning to begin the process soon.
FCC
Cruz Wants Congressional Appropriations to Fund Universal Service
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel has argued that appropriations make the USF less stable.
ARPA
Minnesota, Oregon Make Moves on State Broadband Programs
Minnesota began accepting applications for its $50 million program. Oregon finalized guidelines for awarding $149 million from CPF.
Louisiana
Conservative Groups Oppose BEAD Low-Cost Rules
More than 20 think tanks asked Republican lawmakers to push the NTIA to approve lighter touch state plans.
Defense Department
Thune and Cruz Introduce Bill to Reinstate FCC Auction Authority
The bill would also require the NTIA to flag 2,500 megahertz of federal spectrum for repurposing.
Digital Inclusion
Jessica Rosenworcel Pushes Congress on Affordable Connectivity Program
The FCC chairwoman reminded lawmakers the fund will freeze enrollments next Thursday, on February 8.
Funding
Indiana, Tennessee, Washington, and W.V. Receive BEAD Volume 1 Approval
The four states are now free to start ground-truthing government broadband data.
FCC
Rosenworcel Proposes Making AI-Generated Robocalls Illegal
A group of state attorneys general endorsed the move in response to an NOI.
FCC
'Alarming Amount of Vulnerable Gear': FCC Data Show 6,300 Sites with Insecure Equipment
The FCC has approved reimbursements for more than 6,300 project sites across the country.
Fiber
BITAG Wants States to Consider Non-Fiber for BEAD
The nonprofit said broadband offices should consider cost and deployment time as well.
Digital Inclusion
House Republicans Issue Resolution to Block Digital Discrimination Rules
The mostly ceremonial move drew industry support.
Robocall
Pallone Introduces Bill to Expand FCC Robocall Authorities
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel asked for similar legislation in November.
NTCA
Broadband Industry Groups Push for Tax-Exempt Grants
Seven trade groups urged lawmakers to pass the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act.
USF
FCC Chair Opposes Including Broadband Providers in Universal Service Fund
Including broadband providers in the USF would likely cost consumers more, Rosenworcel said.
Robocall
FCC to Vote on Emergency Alerts, Space Stations, Robocalls and Microphones
The commission is set to consider robocall rules, emergency alerts.
