Ziply

CEOs Call for Regulatory Reform to Retire Copper Networks

Decades-old regulations are stifling broadband innovation and slowing the transition to fiber, they said.

California

California Regulators Launch BEAD Webinar Series

Webinars will begin on Dec. 3, 2024.

Community Broadband

Northampton, Mass., Hasn’t Ruled Out Municipal Network

Multi-gigabit speeds coming to large swaths of the city through the arrival of Gateway Fiber.

Commerce

NTIA Awards $23 Million to Illinois for Digital Equity

Funds will help jump start key digital equity initiatives.

Briefs

Simington Wants Washington to Unleash the Space Economy

Trump administration should eliminate the red tape, Simington said

Vermont

Vermont Approves $3.1 Billion Sale of Consolidated Communications

The sale would see Searchlight Capital Partners and a partner take ownership of Consolidated Communications.

Broadband's Impact

Accessibility Needs Take Center Stage in FCC’s Customer Service Inquiry

Telecom providers say new mandates are unnecessary, point to market-driven solutions.

Copyright

Supreme Court Wants Justice Department to Weigh in on Cox Copyright Case

The nine justices haven't decided yet whether they will take the case.

North Carolina

Internet Information Now on North Carolina’s Information Hotline

NC 211 now includes information designed to close the state’s digital divide.

Mobile

15 Democratic Attorneys General Want FCC to Unlock Phones

The FCC unanimously proposed a 60-day unlocking requirement in July.

BEAD Data

Pennsylvania Announces First Round of BEAD Applications

State to receive more than $1.16 billion in federal broadband funding

Digital Equity Act

Oregon Gets $9.9 Million for Digital Equity Amid NTIA Criticism

State plan counters criticism, showing white residents may benefit as much or more than racial minorities.

SpaceX

Carr Links Section 230 Immunity to Acting in Good Faith

New incoming FCC chairman also wants to 'unleash America's space economy.'

BEAD

Cruz Wants BEAD on Hold, Planning ‘Substantial Changes’

The senator also asked NTIA to pause a digital equity grant program.

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.