USF
Conservative Groups Oppose Broadband Taxes on ISPs, Agreeing with Rosenworcel
USF fees could increase monthly bills by more than $17
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Social Media
Report: Crowd-Sourced Fact Checks on X Failing
Wednesday report says X, formerly Twitter, overflowing with false and misleading election information.
Election 2024
Associated Press: The World's Single Largest Act of Journalism
There is no federal body that counts the vote or shares results. This is why the AP stepped in to fill that void in the 1800s.
Expert Opinion
How YouTube Exploits Copyright Claims and Defies Fair Use
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act has provided the framework for digital platforms to facilitate copyright abuse.
Election 2024
Judge Sets Thursday Hearing on Elon Musk's $1M-a-Day Sweepstakes
Backing Donald Trump, America PAC awards prizes to registered voters in swing states who sign Musk's pledge.
Expert Opinion
6G Requires a New Vision of American Leadership
Although 5G’s promise is still unfolding, the time is now for the US to start leading on what’s next.
Communications Act.
State Control Over FCC’s Pole Regulations – a Blessing or a Curse?
Twenty-three states choose to regulate their own pole attachment processes.
data caps
Conservative Group Fights Possible FCC Data Caps Ban
Digital Liberty says a ban on usage-based billing would harm consumers and competition.
Infrastructure
FCC to Take Up Undersea Cable Review in November
U.S. lawmakers recently said they're worried about the infrastructure being sabotaged.
Satellite
NASA Conditionally Backs SpaceX’s Use of Very Low Earth Orbit Satellites
The approval hinges on ensuring safe operations near the International Space Station.
Rural
Firefly Broadband Looking to Scoop up Virginia RDOF Locations
The company said it's having trouble reaching the defaulting provider.
Minnesota
NTIA Approves $12 Million in Digital Equity Funds for Minnesota
Funds are intended to jump start the state’s digital equity plans
Infrastructure
Experts: BEAD Success Hinges on States Supplementing FCC Pole Rules
Local approaches may resolve cost and delay challenges, experts say.
Bulk Billing
FCC’s Carr: A Bulk Billing Ban ‘Makes No Sense’
Apartment residents would experience higher internet prices, Republican says
What's New
The Life and Death of an American Newspaper
Will the 'reality-based community' fostered by journalism also fall prey?
Election 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Corning Plant in Michigan to Promote CHIPS Act
The move comes one week after the Biden-Harris administration announced $325 million in support for another Hemlock Semiconductor factory in Michigan.
