BEAD
Advice from Midwest State Broadband Heads on BEAD
Directors talk provider default prevention and fixed wireless technology.
Joel Leighton
Former Reporter Joel Leighton studied journalism at Brigham Young University. He is interested in political reporting, particularly how broadband policy affects everyday Americans.
BEAD
State Broadband Directors Share Advice on Speeding up BEAD
‘I would encourage everyone… to really advocate to the NTIA for an expedited approval process,’ former broadband director said.
Rural
Former FCC Chairman Urges County-Level BEAD Project Areas
‘Searchlight urged [states] to think about an entire county as the relevant project area,' said former FCC chairman.
BEAD
Final BEAD Proposals Will Be Quicker, NTIA Deputy Says
NTIA deputy says the agency has 'learned a lot' when it comes to approving state proposals.
Satellite
SpaceX in Talks with NTIA to Deploy Starlink for BEAD
‘For me to participate in BEAD, I don’t want BEAD to say, “if something happens, I get your network,”’ SpaceX President says.
AEI
Panelists Disagree Over FCC's Junk Fee Approach
Expert panelists on Broadband Breakfast Live Online divided on whether Rosenworcel's approach to junk fees was too sweeping.
Wall Street Journal
Verizon Requests License to Operate Pacific Fiber Cable
The proposed segment will link Makaha, Hawaii, to Morro Bay, California
Bulk Billing
Advocacy Groups Support Rosenworcel’s Bulk Billing Ban
'For the many tenants trapped with high-cost or less-capable internet that does not meet their needs, an opt-out option provides a vital escape,' advocates say
Altice USA Lost 51,000 Broadband Subs in Q2
Seasonal university disconnects and the sunset of ACP are principal causes, Altice said
marsha blackburn
Congressional Review Act Not a 2025 Option for Net Neutrality, Religious Broadcasters Say
Net Neutrality rules were set before key deadline, religious broadcasting group says
Earnings
T-Mobile's Fixed Wireless Internet Continues to Add Customers
‘Our customers love this product,’ says T-Mobile CEO
House Bill Would Provide ACP with $6 Billion in New Money
Hoping to revive the Affordable Connectivity Program, two House members introduce a new funding bill.
Chevron Doctrine
Senate Republicans, Democrats Split over Chevron Doctrine
'After years of confusion and uncertainty, the Supreme Court overruled Chevron, restoring integrity, transparency, and constitutional adherence to the federal judiciary,' Crapo said.
Net Neutrality
Sen. Marsha Blackburn Attempts to Block Net Neutrality
The longtime Net Neutrality foe filed a joint resolution to nullify the FCC’s new regulations.
marsha blackburn
Senate Committee to Vote on Array of AI Bills
One Senate AI bill that would criminalize the publication of non-consensual AI-generated intimate content is set for Senate committee vote on Wednesday.
Pole attachment
Utilities Seek Greater Cooperation From Broadband Providers
“Pole replacements are not a barrier to broadband deployment… the FCC should encourage negotiations between utilities and attaching entities,” utilities say
