Education
FCC Secures Court Procedural Win in E-Rate Legal Battle
The court case may be dead for now, but reconsideration petitions at the FCC live on.
Jericho Casper
Assistant Editor Jericho Casper graduated from University of Virginia studying telecommunications policy. She previously served as a research assistant examining state laws that restrict local governments from owning or operating broadband networks.
Benton
FCC Lawyer Defends Digital Discrimination Rules Before Eighth Circuit
ISP Lawyer Says ‘Disparate Impact’ Standard Never Authorized by Congress
Chips
Biden to Sign Bill Easing Environmental Regs for Chip Manufacturing
House passed the bill Monday over strong objections of key Democrats
Communications Act
Some Educators Urge FCC to Go Beyond Wi-Fi Hotspots
LTE-enabled devices may be a more cost-effective solution for connecting students at-home.
Broadband's Impact
Law Professor: ISPs Shouldn’t Bear the Burden of User Copyright Violations
Telecom expert says Fourth Circuit erred in holding ISPs liable for user copyright infringement.
Defense Department
NextNav Fires Back at Critics of Its Spectrum Plan
The proposal has faced opposition from spectrum-sharing advocates and federal agencies.
Wireless
NCTA Backs 180-Day Automatic Mobile Device Unlocking
The proposal clashes with Rosenworcel's proposed 60-day unlocking plan.
Broadband's Impact
Senators Urge Tech Giants to Address Election Disinformation
Tech CEOs must submit plans by Oct. 1 to address AI election disinformation.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Data, Competition and Affordability Key to Expanding Broadband
Key recent developments include FCC fines on nine ISP, the annual 706 Report and a pending deadline for the FCC's broadband labels program.
Infrastructure
Local Leaders Oppose Broadband Permitting Bill
The bill's opposers argue it threatens the work of local governments and ISPs in preparation for BEAD.
Digital Infrastructure Investment
Government Broadband Funds Should go to Open Networks: Panel
More than 15 states say they will prioritize open access networks with BEAD funding.
SpaceX
Congress Sends White House Bill Boosting LEO Satellite Launches
Building on recent FCC actions, the bill expands spectrum access for commercial space launches.
Digital Infrastructure Investment
Exclusive Series: Big Money Moves Forward with Open Access
What was once largely a public-sector initiative is now attracting billions in private investment capital.
Digital Infrastructure Investment
Exclusive Series: AT&T, T-Mobile Bet Big on Open Access
Once staunch opponents of open access, Tier 1 ISPs are now entering a space traditionally dominated by municipalities.
Digital Infrastructure Investment
Exclusive Series: Municipal Broadband and Open Access
More than a third of the 700 communities served by municipal broadband do so with an open access network.
Open Access
Exclusive Broadband Breakfast Series: Overseas Strength in Open Access
Examples from Sweden, Australia, South Africa and the United Kingdom show how advanced open access has become.
