Infrastructure
Frontier Urges Shareholders to Accept Verizon’s $20 Billion Offer
The debt-burdened ISP countered claims of undervaluation coming from New Street Research and shareholders.
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.
Section 230
Former Pai Aide: USF ‘Top Issue’ Post-Election
Legal challenges put USF and FCC powers at risk.
Public Safety
Senators Urge Biden to Review Subsea Cable Security
Lawmakers stressed subsea internet cables are vulnerable to attack by Russia, China, or other hostile actors.
Broadband's Impact
FCC’s New Inquiry Could Make Canceling Services Easier
Commissioner Brendan Carr said the inquiry falls outside the agency's scope.
Digital Inclusion
Survey: Rising Internet Bills Add to Consumer Frustration Amid Inflation
Despite industry claims of affordable broadband, consumers report financial strain and show support for mandated price caps.
Fourth Circuit
Cox Fights Music Industry’s Liability Allegations at Supreme Court
Cox argued that it cannot be held responsible for user piracy, as the music industry pushes for broader liability.
NCTA
NCTA Warns 60-Day Phone Unlocking Rule Could Fuel Billions in Fraud
Cable industry group urged FCC to extend unlocking period to 180 days.
Wireless
EchoStar’s 5G Buildout Extension Challenged at FCC
VTel Wireless concerned about the process used to grant the three-year extension.
SpaceX
NTIA Head Calls GOP Criticism of BEAD 'Election-Year Politics'
He pointed to FCC's implementation of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund under Trump as as a cautionary example.
OTI
Consumer Groups: ‘Device Unlocking Boosts Wireless Competition’
Eighteen consumer groups pushed the FCC to adopt a uniform 60-day phone unlocking standard.
Fiber
Broadband Industry Sees 7.5% Drop in Capex in 2023
The $94.7 billion investment reported in 2023 came from leading wireline, wireless, and cable providers.
Affordability
N.Y. Attorney General Wants Supreme Court to Back Off State Law
Says high court should allow N.Y. to enforce the Affordable Broadband Act, which requires 25 Mbps for $15/month or 200 Mbps for $20/month
NCTA
Politically Divided FTC Adopts Click-to-Cancel Mandate
Opponents argue the FTC overstepped with the new rules.
Affordability
New Study Proposes Funding Reforms for ACP
The Affordable Connectivity Program should change the income-eligibility threshold to 135% of the federal poverty line, says report.
Fiber
Verizon Submits $20 Billion Frontier Merger for FCC Approval
Verizon argues minimal competitive overlap, but regulators will examine the impact.
Cox Communications
Fifth Circuit Holds ISP Accountable for User Piracy
The court found ISP’s inaction on piracy notices contributed to copyright infringement.
