FCC
Bulk Billing Advocacy Alliance Launched
The Alliance will educate policymakers on the benefits of bulk billing arrangements for broadband services.
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FCC
Comcast Lost 120,000 Broadband Subs in Second Quarter
The company expects to feel most of the impact of the ACP's sunset next quarter.
Briefs
Summit Broadband Launches 400 Gbps Service
The ISP provided an entertainment company with two 400 Gbps circuits for an aggregate 800 Gbps capacity.
Utah
Utah, Marina Islands, Virgin Islands BEAD Initial Proposal Approved
The regions will receive a combined $425 million in BEAD money.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on October 9, 2024 - Democratizing Spectrum Access
With no more “greenfield” spectrum available, stakeholders are closely watching opportunities for sharing in the 3 GHz, 7 GHz, and the 37 GHz bands.
Election 2024
Tech Influence Felt at GOP Convention in Milwaukee
With JD Vance potentially beside Trump in the White House, and with pro crypto and pro AI policies in the GOP platform, it’s not a stretch to imagine a Trump administration looking kindly toward emerging technologies.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on October 2, 2024 - Cybersecurity: A Broadband Mandate?
In the drive to expand broadband access across America, cybersecurity has become an essential part of the equation.
FCC
February AT&T Outage Blocked 92 Million Calls FCC Says
The outage also blocked 25 million 911 calls and affected the nationwide first responder network.
NTIA
NTIA Releases Best Practices For Children Online
It included recommendations to federal agencies, online platforms and parents.
Cox Communications
National Digital Inclusion Alliance Ranks Low Cost Internet Plans
ISPs create low cost plans post-ACP.
Cloud
Google In Acquisition Talks For Cybersecurity Company
The deal would be Google's largest to date.
Indiana
Surf Internet Secures $2.6 Indiana Connectivity Grant
The company was awarded $2.6 million of the $3.3 million from the program's 10th round of funding.
Fixed Wireless
Verizon Reports Drop in Prepaid Subscribers After ACP Sunset
The company also saw fewer new fiber customers, but expects the 400,000 prepaid disconnects were the worst of the impact.
South Carolina
Comporium, York Electric Share South Carolina Grant
The partnership seeks to extend fiber services to unserved addresses in the state.
FCC
Intrepid, Tillman Fiber Secure Combined $1B Debt Financing
The money for fiber networks comes from French financial services company.
Broadband Live
Books on Broadband on September 25, 2024 – 'Digitally Invisible' with Nicol Turner Lee
Despite federal initiatives aimed to close the digital divide, the book reveals the persistent challenges faced by millions.
