Jericho Casper

BEAD

Pennsylvania, Nevada, Nebraska and Puerto Rico Clear NTIA Volume 1 Approval

Proposed modifications to the NTIA's model challenge process include classifying DSL and licensed fixed wireless to be underserved.

ReConnect

USDA Announces Over $770 Million for Rural Infrastructure

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack also announced the launch of the fifth round of the ReConnect Program.

Election 2024

FCC Launches Committee Focusing on Impact of Artificial Intelligence

The committee will delve into the ramifications of emerging AI technologies concerning consumer privacy and protection.

DC Circuit

LTD Broadband Challenges FCC Denial of RDOF Funds in Court

In its petition to the court, LTD asserts that the FCC's denial of RDOF funds is unlawful and should be set aside.

BDC

Burden of Proof in Challenge Process Should Be on ISPs: Local Government

Only a single public institution provided feedback on ways the FCC’s broadband data collection initiative could be improved.

Infrastructure

Utility Companies Push Back Against FCC's New Pole Regulations

Seven telecom organizations oppose an electric utility association's petition to the FCC, which seeks to overturn pole attachment changes.

Energy and Commerce

Addressing 'Rip and Replace' Shortfall Takes Center Stage at E&C Committee Hearing

Members emphasized fully funding reimbursements mandated by the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act.

Robocall

FCC Addresses Accessibility Gaps in Emergency Alerts in February Meeting

The agency also introduced regulations to simplify consumers revoking consent for robocalls.

Noel Williams

Georgia House Votes to Exempt BEAD, ARPA Grants from State Taxes

The measure now heads to the Georgia Senate, passing the House by a vote of 162-1.

Lifeline

FCC Chair Unveils Latest ACP Metrics at Net Inclusion 2024

The survey highlighted concerns of 81 percent of households with schoolchildren about potential loss of the ACP.

Mark Warner

NTIA Allocates $42 Million to Drive Research and Development in Open RAN Technology

The R&D initiative aims to revolutionize 4G and 5G mobile networks by using cloud-based software to reduce deployment costs, provide operational simplicity, and simplify new feature rollouts.

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.

Digital Discrimination

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.