FCC
Starks Pushes for ACP Renewal at INCOMPAS Summit
Starks hailed the ACP as the most effective program to date in helping low-income Americans maintain online connectivity.
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.
BBLO
Mapping and Data Experts Discuss Impact of New FCC Broadband Labels
The experts held split opinions regarding the impact of new consumer broadband labels mandated by the Federal Communications Commission.
Senate Appropriations
FCC Confirms April as Final Month of ACP Funding
Bipartisan legislation aimed at extending the program remains at a standstill in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
CPUC
$500M California Fund for Public Broadband Infrastructure
The application window for the Loan Loss Reserve Program will be open from Tuesday, March 12, through Tuesday, April 9.
BEAD
Flush With BEAD Cash, at Least 13 States Make Plans For ‘Nondeployment’ Funds
Several state offices expect to utilize nondeployment funds in conjunction with infrastructure deployment funds for BEAD.
USDA
RUS Launches $60M Grant Initiative for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Projects
The grant funds can be used for acquiring equipment, improving broadband infrastructure, developing instructional programming, and more.
Eighth Circuit
Wireless Trade Groups File Suit Against FCC Digital Discrimination Order
The suit filed Tuesday marks the third legal case to target the FCC’s digital discrimination rules since adopted in November.
USDA
More Changes Unveiled for Round 5 of the ReConnect Program
Key revisions to this new round of ReConnect include awarding priority points to applications from states with the highest concentrations of unserved locations.
FCC
FCC Urged to Grant Amnesty for RDOF Recipients
Almost 70 broadband associations are urging the FCC to allow ISPs who cannot fulfill their commitments to surrender their grants with a lesser penalty.
FCC
New FCC Broadband Standards Should Consider Latency
The FCC sought public input in November on including latency metrics in reporting requirements.
USDA
USDA Extends ReConnect Round 5 Application Deadline
If fully utilized, the fifth round ReConnect funding will amount to $700 million.
CPUC
California Residents Concerned About AT&T Request to Phase Out Landline Service
Nearly 4,000 California residents have expressed that their landline connection frequently acts as their sole means of communication.
FCC
FCC Authorizes Unlicensed Operations of 6 GHz Band
Seven new systems were greenlit to manage spectrum in the 6 GHz band.
IIJA
NTIA Finalizes BEAD ‘Buy America’ Waivers
The waiver exempts specific BEAD-funded equipment from the domestic manufacturing requirement outlined in the IIJA.
Digital Inclusion
Pallone Pledges to Pass ACP Extension Act
Pallone was instrumental in securing funding to establish the COVID-era broadband subsidy initiative, commonly known as the Emergency Broadband Benefit.
Community Broadband
UTOPIA Fiber Announces Connection Numbers for 2023
The community-owned fiber provider secured more than $35 million in new financing last year.
