broadband roundup
EU Privacy Deal, NTIA Hires Digital Equity Director, FCC National Security Order
The privacy deal eases worries for American technology companies that sell consumer data.
Justin Perkins
Reporter Justin Perkins is graduate of Howard University School of Law, with a focus on telecommunications and technology. He has in-house experience at the Federal Communications Commission, Comcast
FCC
New Affordable Connectivity Program Rules Prevent Credit Checks, Make Termination Harder
The rules prevent providers from denying service to lower-income customers.
FCC
FCC Seeks Comment on Pole Replacement Rules
Revising its pole replacement rules may give providers quicker access to poles in communities for deploying high-speed broadband.
broadband roundup
FCC Bans Chinese Telecom, NY Affordable Broadband Enrollment, Indiana Gov. Rejects Broadband Restrictions
Pacific Networks Corp. and its subsidy ComNet LLC were terminated in an FCC vote Wednesday.
Digital Inclusion
FCC Votes to Start Digital Discrimination Proceeding
The commission’s rules would prevent service providers from discriminating against customers.
Broadband Data
FCC’s Rosenworcel: Broadband Nutrition Labels Will Create New Generation of Informed Buyers
The FCC hopes companies will make it easier for consumers to choose a broadband plan that fits their needs.
Infrastructure
Ting Says Public-Private Partnerships Key to Closing Connectivity Gaps
Ting said government partnerships with ISPs to fill connectivity gaps and improve adoption rates.
Health
‘Ample Evidence’ Telehealth Contributed to National Covid Response: FCC Commissioner Starks
Geoffrey Starks said adoption of telehealth services has ballooned during the pandemic.
Broadband's Impact
Targeting African America Communities Will Close Digital Divide, Chicago Mayor Says
The mayor said providing affordable broadband access in the city’s disconnected neighborhoods will bridge the digital divide.
Spectrum
‘Airwaves for Equity’ Initiative Wants Spectrum Auction Proceeds for Digital Equity
The initiative would dedicate proceeds from future spectrum auctions.
broadband roundup
Comcast Offers Free Internet, $86 Million for Homework Gap, TPRC’s Call for Research Papers
Comcast has adjusted its historic Internet Essentials program to the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program.
Broadband Mapping & Data
FCC Sets June Date to Begin Collecting ISP Data for Improved Broadband Map
Service providers must submit their data by early autumn to be included in the agency’s upcoming national broadband map.
Universal Service
Federal Communications Commission Proposes Changes to Rural Health Telecom Rules
If formally adopted, the agency would be changing longstanding rural health care telecommunications subsidies.
broadband roundup
More FCC Acts Against Robocalls, Mitch Landrieu at Tuesday Event, Meta’s Growing VR Worlds
The new partnership aims to enlist state attorneys general in the effort to stop abusive robocalls.
Broadband's Impact
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Looks to Broadband Nutrition Label Enforcement
The chairwoman promoted the new broadband nutrition label at an event hosted by the University of Colorado law school.
Transparency
‘A Lot’ of Providers Haven’t Complied with FCC Transparency Order, ISP Lawyer Claims
International Municipal Lawyers Association heard service providers need to prioritize transparency.
