
California State Senator Eyes Pelosi’s House Seat
Scott Wiener brings AI and broadband policy credentials into high-stakes San Francisco race.

Public Interest Groups Won’t Take Net Neutrality Case to Supreme Court Now
Groups say political climate too hostile for a high court appeal.

Public Interest Groups Quiet on Net Neutrality Ahead of Aug. 8 Supreme Court Deadline
A decades-old legal battle could be over.

Carr Eliminates Already Defunct Net Neutrality Regulations
‘Why not? I figured people couldn’t die a second time,’ FCC Chairman said.

Net Neutrality Bill in Maine Becomes Law Without Governor’s Signature
Governor Mills has yet to issue a statement about the decision

SCOTUS Grants Extension For Net Neutrality Petitioners
Sixth Circuit ruling conflicts with prior decisions by the Ninth and D.C. Circuits, groups said.

Maine Legislature Passes Bill Expanding Net Neutrality
3 Maine Republicans broke ranks to help Democrats pass open internet bill.

Pennsylvania Introduces Bill to Restore Net Neutrality Protections
Introduced in response to January ruling striking down federal net neutrality

Sixth Circuit Denies Rehearing in Net Neutrality Challenge
Public interest groups face an uphill battle in challenging the Sixth Circuit’s ruling, especially without FCC support.

Senate Amendment Would Curb Costly FCC Regulations
Effort believed to be a preliminary step toward passage of the REINS Act.

Advocates For Net Neutrality Appeal 6th Circuit Court Decision That FCC Won't
With the FCC certain not to appeal the agency’s loss, advocates for net neutrality have only the non-profit interveners to rely upon.

Sen. Markey Warns of Authoritarian and Corporate Threats to Internet Freedom
‘Don’t be fooled,’ Markey said: Trump’s 'free speech' crusade is actually a campaign for more censorship.

ACA Connects Pushes for Less Regulation, Faster BEAD Deployment
The industry group laid out its 2025 broadband policy priorities under President Donald Trump.

New York's $15 Broadband Law Takes Effect Wednesday
N.Y. to enforce law mandating $15 and $20 Internet plans for low-income residents.

Legal Scholar: Net Neutrality ‘National Nightmare’ Over
Daniel Lyons sees Sixth Circuit ruling as a win for tech and administrative law.

Law Prof van Schewick Calls Net Neutrality Ruling 'a Radical Decision’
What if the FAA lost oversight of Delta and American Airlines? she asks.

The (Likely) End of the FCC’s Long-Running Net Neutrality Saga
Congress is now the appropriate forum for the debate regarding adoption of a proper policy framework.

What's Next for Net Neutrality?
‘We think the odds of Congress acting as requested are zero.’

Sixth Circuit Tosses Net Neutrality
A three-judge panel held that broadband is an information service under the Telecommunications Act.

12 Days of Broadband
An annual series of the year's top 12 stories in broadband.

Supreme Court Refuses to Disturb N.Y. Low-Income Broadband Rate Law
The state is set to begin enforcing the law in 30 days.

FCC’s Authority on Digital Discrimination Intact: Legal Experts
Legal experts also debated FCC's authority on net neutrality and Section 230 enforcement.

GOP Congress to Employ CRA: Blackburn
FCC rules that went into effect before Aug. 1 are likely insulated from the act.

ALLO Fiber Agrees to Net Neutrality in Network Lease Deal with Boulder, Colo
City Council secures expanded fiber capacity, affordability measures, and robust privacy protections in 20-year deal.

Analyst: Sixth Circuit Should Hit Pause on Net Neutrality Case
Net neutrality rules could be held until the new administration clarifies its position

Trump Names Brendan Carr Next FCC Chairman
Trump called Carr 'a warrior for free speech.'
Lawyer: Republican-Controlled FCC to Shift Telecom Landscape
Deregulation, M&A approvals, and tax policy changes set to reshape the industry under Trump.

ISPs, FCC Spar in Net Neutrality Oral Arguments
The arguments centered on whether broadband fits the definition of a telecom service, rather than the major questions doctrine.

Policy Analyst: Expand USF to Include Edge Providers
Roslyn Layton calls for including digital services in USF funding to relieve burden on telecom consumers.

Former Pai Aide: USF ‘Top Issue’ Post-Election
Legal challenges put USF and FCC powers at risk.

All-GOP Judicial Panel Picked to Hear FCC Net Neutrality Case
Oral arguments are scheduled for Oct. 31, 2024 in Cincinnati

ISPs to Court: Net Neutrality is a Major Question
The battle hinges on FCC authority to turn ISPs into common carriers.

In a Changed Legal Landscape, the FCC Should Reconsider Net Neutrality Rules
Without a Congressional statute given the FCC explicit power, the FCC is clearly overstepping its bounds.

Net Neutrality Levels Pole Attachment Playing Field: INCOMPAS, CPUC
INCOMPAS said its members get worse pole deals without FCC support.

Modern Broadband is a Telecom Service, Says Former FCC Technology Head
The agency made similar arguments in its brief last week.

Cable, Chamber of Commerce Ask SCOTUS to Toss N.Y. Broadband Law
Industry groups asked SCOTUS to strike down the Affordable Broadband Act – but only after net neutrality is sorted out.

Tech Think Tanks Fighting N.Y. Broadband Law in Supreme Court
Public Knowledge says Second Circuit 'got it right.'
Major Questions Does Not Apply to Net Neutrality: FCC
The agency said ISPs Function like DoorDash or GrubHub.

Court Orders ISPs, FCC to Argue Net Neutrality on Halloween
Sixth Circuit put the Net Neutrality rules on hold in an unanimous stay order on Aug. 1.
Rosenworcel Confident FCC Rules Will Survive in Court
GOP lawmakers sought answers from the FCC in the wake of the Supreme Court's Loper Bright ruling.

Key GOP Lawmakers Ask Court to Void FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules
The Chamber of Commerce, a former Republican commissioner, and free-market think tanks also submitted briefs opposing the rules.

Free Market Think Tanks Back ISPs in Net Neutrality Challenge
The court overseeing the case said earlier this month that ISPs are likely to succeed under the Supreme Court's major questions doctrine.

ISPs Ask Supreme Court to Find N.Y. Law Illegal – After Net Neutrality is Sorted Out
Broadband providers say Title I of the Communications Act preempts state rate regulation.

ISPs Continue to Cite Major Questions Doctrine in Net Neutrality Challenge
Sixth Circuit judges have so far been receptive to the argument.

Court Pauses Challenge to FCC’s USF Forbearance Policy
Consumer groups are trying to resolve the issue with the agency directly.

Consumer Groups Looking to Pause Narrow Legal Challenge to Net Neutrality
Public interest groups want a pause in their legal challenge to a key USF funding decision by the FCC

ISPs Ask Supreme Court to Strike Down N.Y. Affordable Broadband Law
The state's attorney general agreed not to enforce the law while the Supreme Court reviews their request.

Sixth Circuit Appeals Court Stays the FCC's Net Neutrality Rules
'Because the broadband providers have shown that they are likely to succeed on the merits and that the equities support them, we grant the stay,' the court said.

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

Sen. Marsha Blackburn Attempts to Block Net Neutrality
The longtime Net Neutrality foe filed a joint resolution to nullify the FCC’s new regulations.

ISPs Urge Court to Block FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules
'The FCC’s decision to treat the $150 billion broadband industry as a public utility is a question of vast economic and political significance," the ISPs said.
FCC: Supreme Court Precedents Protect Net Neutrality Rules
'It is solely the Supreme Court’s prerogative to reconsider or overrule its own precedents,' FCC says.
Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks FCC's Net Neutrality Rules
'The FCC is order is hereby temporarily stayed until August 5, 2024,' the court said.
In a Democratic vs. Republican Contest Over Broadband, Who Wins?
The idea behind 'Made in America' is to combine reindustrialization, national security, reviving left-behind places, cheering up blue-collar workers and reducing carbon emissions.

Rosenworcel Defends FCC Policies at Budget Hearing
GOP lawmakers and commissioners aired grievances with several agency actions.

ISPs, FCC Clash Over Net Neutrality Post-Chevron
FCC wants Sixth Circuit to reject ISPs' attempt to block net neutrality rules.

Judge Hits Pause on FTC’s Non-Compete Ban
Judge says Congress did not authorize the FTC to ban non-compete agreements.
FCC Set to Appear Before GOP-Led House Panel
Potentially fiery hearing slated for July 9.

Sixth Circuit to Keep Net Neutrality Case in Cincinnati, a Win for ISPs
Ahead of a stay ruling, Sixth Circuit asks for briefs on impact of the demise of the Chevron Doctrine.

Supreme Court Curbs Power of Regulatory Agencies Like FCC
The decision could have a big impact on two pending cases involving the Federal Communications Commission, including net neutrality.

Rosenworcel Weighs in on Big Tech Regulation
‘It’s a conversation I think we should be having,’ FCC Chairwoman says

Consumer Advocacy Groups Want to Join FCC, Defend Net Neutrality in Court
The groups worry a future Republican FCC would be less interested in defending the rules.

State Utility Commissions Looking to Defend Net Neutrality Rules
The rules take a narrow approach to preempting state laws.

Chamber of Commerce Joins ISPs in Pushing Sixth Circuit to Hear Net Neutrality Case
The FCC wants the case moved to the D.C. Circuit, which has previously ruled in the agency's favor on net neutrality.

GOP-Run Washington in 2025 Could Void Pending FCC Regulations
The Congressional Review Act could threaten new broadband rules teed up by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel

Groups Pressure FCC to Make ISPs Pay For Universal Service
The groups want the FCC to reconsider its April decision to exempt broadband ISPs from helping sustain the USF.

ISPs Urge Court to Block FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Soon
Rules scheduled to go into effect next month will cause irreparable injury to their financial operations, ISPs said.

FCC Urges Cincinnati Court to Move Net Neutrality Case to D.C.
ISPs want the case to remain in Cincinnati to deny the FCC home court advantage in the D.C. Circuit.
FCC Urges Court to Let Net Neutrality Rules Take Effect
'The motion for stay pending review should be denied,' the FCC says.

ISPs Want Net Neutrality Case to Stay in Cincinnati Courtroom
'Washington, D.C. has no monopoly on the Internet or administrative law,' the ISPs said.
ISPs Give Up Court Challenge to N.Y.’s Affordable Broadband Law
It's possible the ISPs will ask the FCC to preempt the New York law
Court Issues Speedy Briefing Schedule in Net Neutrality Case
The Clerk said responses to the FCC’s motion to move the case 'shall be filed on or before Monday, June 17, 2024.'
Wireless ISP Group Seeks Net Neutrality Exemptions
Regulatory costs will hinder small businesses from competing in the market, WISPA says.

ISPs Ask Sixth Circuit to Stay FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules
'This Court should stay the FCC’s latest flip-flop pending judicial review. Petitioners are overwhelmingly likely to succeed on the merits.'
FCC Refuses to Stay Net Neutrality Rules, Setting Up Court Battle
The FCC also filed a motion to move the case from the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati to the D.C. Circuit in Washington.
Federal Communications Commission Updates Border Gateway Protocol Reporting
Regulations would require providers to submit annual reports on risk mitigation.

Panelists Debate Paid Peering, Net Neutrality at California Broadband Summit
Broadband industry groups challenged the rules in court last week.

GOP-Leaning Sixth Circuit to Hear Net Neutrality Case
The Sixth Circuit was selected by lottery because national and state trade groups had filed identical appeals in four other circuits.

ISPs Asking FCC to Stay Net Neutrality Rules by June 7
That's the date trade groups have to decide whether to further challenge a New York law affected by the rules.
ISPs Take the FCC to Court Over Net Neutrality Rules
The ISPs also filed a petition Friday asking the FCC to stay the Net Neutrality rules by June 7
Rep. Latta Resolution Aimed at Blocking FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules
Latta offered his resolution one day after the FCC's Net Neutrality rules were published in the Federal Register.
It’s Time for Congress to Step Up to the Plate on Broadband Reform
Congress should also take steps to provide continued funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program.

FCC Chairwoman Proposes New Measures to Enhance Internet Security
The proposal would require broadband providers to report to the FCC on their efforts to implement industry standards.
FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Come With a Few Tweaks
A decision to forbear from applying Title II’s rate regulation provisions would preempt New York’s law, argues one scholar.

FCC Reclaims Some Broadband Oversight From FTC
The agencies will nullify their existing memo of understanding when net neutrality rules go into effect.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds N.Y. Law Setting Retail Internet Rates
But is the New York law valid under the FCC's new net neutrality rules?

FCC Adopts Net Neutrality Order Without Major Changes
Officials said the final order clarifies that anti-throttling rules prohibit speeding up traffic.

Did Rosenworcel Make Changes to the Net Neutrality Draft Rules?
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel spent the last three weeks fielding various entreaties.
Can the FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Survive the Major Questions Doctrine?
Justice Brett Kavanaugh is on record as saying net neutrality is unlawful.

Verizon’s Fixed Wireless Growth Slows in the First Quarter
The company added 354,000 fixed wireless subscribers in the most recent quarter, leaving the company with 3.4 million such customers overall
Unraveling the Complexities of Net Neutrality
Top controversies include 5G network slicing, paid prioritizing and exempting broadband providers from Universal Service Fund contributions.

Democratic Lawmakers Show Support for FCC Title II Proposal
The agency is set to vote on the measure next week.

Big ISPs Want FCC To Block State USF Mandates
At issue now is whether the FCC has left the door open for states to require them to contribute to state USF programs.

WISPA Puts Numbers Behind Its Big Title II Exemption Ask
'Broadband without boundaries' trade group seeks net neutrality exemption for ISPs with 250,000 subs or fewer.

Akamai Wants FCC to Fill a Gap in Net Neutrality Draft Order
Akamai asked the FCC to amend the draft order to clarify that the ban on paid prioritization does not restrict ISP agreements with CDNs.

Fearing Rate Shock, Free Press Defends Rosenworcel on USF Forbearance
Free Press chose in recent days to underscore that it is in full agreement with the chairwoman.

FCC Chair Pitches Public Safety Benefits of Net Neutrality Rules Ahead of Vote
Jessica Rosenworcel spoke at the Santa Clara County Fire Department, which had its internet throttled during a wildfire in 2018.

Coalition to Reform USF Raises Alarm About FCC Exempting Broadband Providers
Thursday's draft net neutrality order excuses broadband internet service providers from contributions.

FCC to Vote on Reinstating Net Neutrality Rules
The agency will take up the measure on April 25.

Net Neutrality Commenters Continue to Disagree on Network Slicing
Public interest groups say the practice could allow mobile providers to skirt rules on paid prioritization
