Spectrum
NTIA Must Outline Clear Spectrum Auction Targets for U.S. 5G Leadership: CTIA
CTIA’s strategy calls for resolving deficit in private access to lower 3 GHz band.
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.
Funding
How States Are Using Money from the Capital Projects Fund
Over $9 billion of the program's $10 billion budget for the CPF has been allocated, director says.
Broadband's Impact
Rhode Island Invites Public Feedback on Digital Equity Plan
The state is gearing up to receive money from the NTIA's digital equity capacity grant program.
Broadband's Impact
FCC Issues Timeline for ACP Wind Down
The FCC order came a day after bipartisan legislation was introduced to extend ACP.
China
Industry Groups Plea for Funding to Address Secure Network Shortfall
The trade groups argue that carriers initiated the 'rip and replace' procedure with the expectation of full reimbursement.
Funding
Bipartisan Bill Proposes $7 Billion Extension for Affordable Connectivity Program
The bill would extend funding at least through 2024.
Infrastructure
CTIA Urges FCC Extension for Implementing SIM Swap Safeguards
The wireless association is asking for more time because of technical complexities of new rules.
Funding
FCC Unveils Plans to Phase Out Affordable Connectivity Program
Despite efforts to secure additional funding, the FCC is initiating steps to cease new enrollments and establish an official end-date.
Funding
Alabama, Florida Propose Making RDOF Locations BEAD-Eligible
There are concerns about RDOF's possible lack of impact in areas of their states.
People
Broadband People: Rusty Williams Is New CEO of Utilities Technology Council
The announcement of Williams' appointment comes nearly 8 months after departure of the prior CEO.
Rural
FCC Concludes Review of Rural Digital Opportunity Applications with More Defaults
Nearly one-third of the money awarded through RDOF was defaulted on.
Funding
$113 Million in Broadband Grants Aim to Empower Colorado’s Local Providers
All but one of the awardees are Colorado-based internet service providers.
Funding
Draft BEAD Plans Looking to Mark Some Fixed Wireless 'Underserved'
Ohio's move was blocked by the NTIA, but Vermont's and Georgia's survived edits from the agency.
12 Days of Broadband
12 Days of Broadband: State Regulations and Children's Safety Online
12 year olds (and older) having to age-verify on social media may become more common going forward.
12 Days of Broadband
12 Days of Broadband: Nearly 10 Months Without FCC Spectrum Authority
As the global race for 5G dominance continues, a significant hurdle looms ahead.
12 Days of Broadband
12 Days: Middle Mile Investments and the Push for Internet Exchange Points
NTIA’s Enabling Middle Mile Program will facilitate the installation of over 12,000 miles of fiber-optic cable.
