USTelecom
States and ISPs Strategize to Meet BEAD-Driven Workforce Gaps
The experts expressed doubts about addressing workforce shortages that could potentially stall BEAD build-outs.
Jericho Casper
Reporter Jericho Casper graduated from the University of Virginia studying media policy. She grew up in Newport News in an area impacted by the digital divide and has a passion for universal access.
Digital Inclusion
California Legislation Would Codify FCC's New Digital Discrimination Rules
California spearheads fight against digital discrimination from city councils to state legislation.
Spectrum
Potential $200 Billion Loss for U.S. Economy Without Global Spectrum Harmonization: Report
The U.S. faces challenges in harmonizing the 3.45-3.55 GHz band with its global counterparts, the report said.
Robocall
FCC Immediately Bans AI-Generated Robocalls
The ruling comes ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Fiber
Clark County Approves Google Fiber Expansion in Las Vegas Metro
The entry-level service package provides speeds of 1 Gigabit per second at a cost of $70 per month.
Comcast
How Philly Crafted a Comcast Franchise Agreement in the City's Favor
The renewed cable franchise agreement of 2015 included an important expansion of Comcast’s Internet Essentials program.
USF
Rural Wireless Association Wants Changes to FCC's 5G Fund
The association wants certain USF-eligible areas excluded from an upcoming reverse auction.
Defense
Broadband People: Three New Chiefs at FCC Bureaus
Three new leaders at the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs, Public Safety and Homeland Security and Media Bureau.
Broadband Mapping and Data
State Broadband Offices Struggle to Involve Local Stakeholders in BEAD Challenges
Despite outreach efforts, only four counties, one native government, and two nonprofits submitted challenges to Kansas' state mapping fabric.
Spectrum
FCC Enhances Broadband Access on Airplanes and Vessels with New Spectrum Rules
Companies have been eyeing the 70/80/90 GHz bands to power alternatives to satellite.
People
Broadband People: FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Appoints Key Staff
Deena Shetler is chief of staff, Edyael Casaperalta will cover wireless, and Hayley Steffen will cover wireline.
Digital Inclusion
Los Angeles Passes Resolution Banning Digital Redlining by ISPs
The city council unanimously voted to address concerns about digital discrimination and formulate new anti-discriminatory policies.
Digital Inclusion
Affordable Connectivity Cutoff Notices Spark Effort to Save Program and Preserve Access
The first of a series of deadlines on Thursday signaled the onset of cutoff notices.
E-Rate
Comments on E-Rate Modernization Call for Wired Connectivity Solutions
Schools, groups want more out of E-Rate.
Community Broadband
Pennsylvania Broadband Authority Sees No Conflict in State Preemption Law and BEAD Rules
State broadband authority modified its BEAD plan after public feedback cast doubt on the its ability to override state law.
Funding
CPF Allocates $228 Million to Launch Open Access Grant Program in New York
The state also announced a call for applications for the funds.
