Digital Inclusion
Justice Department Advises FCC to Strengthen Lifeline Verification
Opinion arrives as FCC reviews changes to enrollment procedures, including federal database checks.
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.
Satellite
Federal Broadband Policy Is Increasingly Being Recast Around Satellite
With few meaningful competitors, Starlink is the primary beneficiary
USF
FCC Considers Satellite Changes to Universal Service's High Cost Fund
Agency also ‘streamlines’ broadband data collection and mapping at its May open meeting.
Digital Inclusion
Constitutional Watchdog Joins Suit Over Canceled Digital Equity Grants
Legal group challenges Trump’s cancellation of $2.75 billion digital equity program.
Digital Inclusion
One Year After Cancellation, Digital Equity Act Tied Up in Legal Challenges
The decision to cancel the program is under litigation from affected groups and states.
Spectrum
NTIA and FCC Chiefs Tout Unified Spectrum Expansion Effort at CTIA Event
Leaders call for more airwaves to support 6G capacity and AI growth.
Digital Inclusion
Eighth Circuit Vacates FCC’s Digital Discrimination Rules
The decision strikes the order in full, sending the FCC to restart.
Congress
House Passes Farm Bill
Rural broadband programs extended through 2031.
Rural
Rural-Focused $42 Billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program Becomes Operational
Early signs of a massive federal broadband expansion effort are beginning to reach local communities.
Congress
Internal Divisions Force House Republicans to Delay Farm Bill Vote
Meanwhile, House appropriators advance spending bill with $88 million for USDA broadband efforts.
Public Safety
FirstNet Showcases Disaster Response Network
Officials said the public safety network is adapting to more frequent and severe disasters.
Satellite
FCC Reviewing Amazon's Request for More Time on Satellite Deployment
Carr stressed the importance of competition in the LEO market.
Data Center
Data Centers Economic Benefits Are Overstated, Advocates Say
Promised tax revenue and job growth often fall short.
cellular
Mission Telecom Launches New 5G Connectivity Solution
The nonprofit carrier launched a low-cost mobile hotspot capable of supporting up to 50 devices.
Funding
Judge Won’t Pause Suit Over Trump’s $2.75B Digital Equity Act Cuts
National Digital Inclusion Alliance failed to show overlap with separate case, D.C. Circuit orders
Digital Inclusion
New York Housing Authority Connects Residents with Free Internet
Through policies and pilot programs, NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development delivers free internet to residents in affordable housing.
