Consumers’ Research

Broadband Industry, Advocates Uneasy about Fifth Circuit USF Ruling

The court held yesterday that the $8 billion subsidy program was unconstitutional.

Fifth Circuit

Experts Call for USF Update

Experts tout USF as outdated as Fifth Circuit rules it unconstitutional.

Expert Opinion

After NetChoice, Internet Companies Face Hard Work in Court

Because the states live on to fight for another day, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody also declared victory

AI

Chamber of Commerce Calls FCC's AI Proposal 'Premature'

“The Commission should leverage existing law…to combat bad actors,” Chamber says

Fifth Circuit

Fifth Circuit Rules USF Unconstitutional

The decision creates a split with other circuits, making an appeal to the Supreme Court likely.

Briefs

T-Mobile, KKR Acquire Fiber ISP Metronet

The joint venture deal is set to close in 2025.

Funding

NTIA Releases Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program

The program will make $1.25 billion available to implement state Digital Equity plans.

FCC

AT&T’s Fixed Wireless Access Shows Solid Growth In Second Quarter

The company saw modest impacts from the end of the ACP.

Verizon

Democratic Senators Concerned About T-Mobile-UScellular Merger

'Additional consolidation in the market would have far-reaching effects, reducing choices for consumers,' Senate Democrats say.

Middle Mile

California Proposes $143M Last Mile Broadband Awards

The program's fourth round of funding will connect 170,000 locations.

NTCA

Trade Associations Recommend BEAD Low Cost Reforms

A letter to the NTIA suggested steps to decrease low-cost service option burden on ISPs.

Expert Opinion

Celebrating Disability Pride Month by Embracing Inclusion and Accessibility

NTIA will soon announce the launch of the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program.

FCC

C-band Seeing Propagation Struggles: Analyst

Verizon and AT&T are relying on the spectrum for their 5G networks.

Junk Fees

Satellite Provider Opposes Early Termination Fee Immunity For Cable Companies

“Regulating only a single class of traditional video service providers while leaving all other competitors untouched would harm consumers and competition,” DIRECTV says

Speed Test

FCC Launches New Mobile Speed Test App

The app will enable users to obtain information about their mobile network performance.

Wi-Fi

NCTA Urges Restricted Axon Wi-Fi Sharing

Law enforcement wireless devices on popular WiFi bands must be limited to 'true emergencies,' NCTA says