Ted Hearn

Broadband's Impact

Major Cities Keep Pressing FCC For Cable Broadband Fees

By not having to pay broadband fees, cable has an advantage over broadband-only providers, the cities say.

Rural

Consolidated Fears Losing RDOF Funding Over Bank’s Low Rating

Wells Fargo’s Weiss bank safety rating fell to C+ for Consolidated, one notch below the minimum B- rating required.

Broadband's Impact

FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program Shutdown Silent on Broadband Labels

What will happen to the agency’s rules that legally require ISPs to display broadband 'nutrition' labels that promote the ACP?

Expert Opinion

Ted Hearn: A Supreme Court Case About Fish Could Harpoon The FCC

Opponents of the Chevron Doctrine aver that judicial deference has gone too far.

Broadband's Impact

Provider Says FCC Should Freeze Affordable Connectivity Program Transfers

After February 7, the FCC is not going to require ISPs to accept ACP transfers.

Broadband's Impact

Big Cities Turn To FCC To Tap Cable Broadband Fees

Under current Federal Communications Commission rules, cable’s broadband revenue is off limits to local taxing authorities.

China

FCC: Only Five Firms Have Finished ‘Rip and Replace’ of China Gear

Congress appropriated $1.9 billion, but with $4.98 billion in applications, there is a $3.08 billion shortfall.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on February 28, 2024 – Broadband Mapping and Broadband Labels

Focus on actual broadband performance is coming front and center for consumers.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on January 3, 2024 – The Broadband Forecast in 2024

What will the biggest shifts in infrastructure and connectivity be in 2024?

SpaceX

Starlink Plans to Join Affordable Connectivity Fund Subsidy Program

Starlink has deployed about 5,500 satellites into low earth orbit, and the current generation service produces 'urban-quality' broadband, said official.

Expert Opinion

Ted Hearn: Is a Ban on Cable and Satellite ‘Junk Fees’ Rate Regulation?

The Federal Communications Commission says no.