BEAD Data

Idaho Publishes BEAD Application Project Areas

Comments will be accepted through Dec. 19, 2024.

E-Rate

FCC's Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Program Faces Uncertain Future

Upcoming Chairman Carr, along with Commissioner Nathan Simington, previously dissented from the decision.

Benton

Supreme Court to Decide Fate of $8 Billion Broadband Fund

The outcome could affect millions who depend on the USF for affordable communication services.

Commerce

NTIA Awards $100 Million to Seven States for Advanced Digital Equity Plans

The plans will promote device access, low-cost broadband plans, and digital skills and training.

BEAD

Vermont Official Predicts ‘Massive Changes’ to BEAD

Trump’s second presidency could delay buildout.

RDOF

Carr: FCC Unlikely to Restore Starlink RDOF Subsidy

Agency denied Starlink $885 million in 2022.

Expert Opinion

Policy Priorities for a Changing Guard at the FCC

Whether a second Trump administration will seize the moment to reset telecom policy is unknown, but the time for action is now.

Wireless

Verizon Expands Reach with Fiber, FWA, and Millimeter Wave Technology

Verizon's multibillion strategy includes innovative broadband solutions for multiple dwelling units.

USF

Ajit Pai: Congress Should Fund the USF

Congress would have to act in order for tech companies to be assessed, said Pai

FCC

FCC Unanimously Moves to Update Subsea Cable Rules

The agency is responsible for licensing underwater cable facilities connecting to the U.S.

Vermont

Vermont to Receive $5.3 Million in Digital Equity Funds

Funds will go toward closing the digital divide in the state.

New Mexico

New Mexico Official Wants $70 Million for Satellite Broadband

About 95,000 state locations would be eligible for free satellite equipment.

Expert Opinion

Pennsylvania Must Expand Internet Access for Our Veterans

Pennsylvania is home to over 700,000 veterans, most of them older, with 30% suffering a disability.

Antitrust

Justice Department Seeks to Break Up Google by Forcing Chrome Sale

Justice Department's antitrust division is proposing the punishment as a 'remedy' in case against the search engine giant.

FCC

Rosenworcel Leaving FCC on January 20, 2025

Rosenworcel’s tenure brought the Space Bureau, updated broadband benchmarks, and connected millions to high-speed internet.

5G Wireless

FCC Draft Order Would Loosen RDOF, CAF II Auction Financing Rules

The item would swap out Weiss ratings and let RDOF winner reduce their letters of credit sooner.