Fixed Wireless

Oklahoma Provider Announces Next Generation Fixed Wireless Access

The network improves emergency broadband deployments.

Louisiana

Louisiana Provider Supports Local Business Digital Development

The provider will award grants to ensure small businesses can connect to digital resources.

USF

Affordable Broadband Campaign Launches Website

The website will serve as a launching point for the group's advocacy measures.

DC Circuit

Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks FCC's Net Neutrality Rules

'The FCC is order is hereby temporarily stayed until August 5, 2024,' the court said.

Funding

Associations Release Surety Bond Information Kit

The kit includes contractor bond forms for Internet Service Providers.

NEPA

NTIA Releases Best Practices to Streamline Broadband Permitting

NTIA encouraged federal, state and local coordination.

Rural

Study: CAF II ISPs Stopped Serving Many Locations After Funding Ended

While not a violation of FCC rules, a former deputy bureau chief said she was surprised to see such a drop off.

E-Rate

NCTA Concerned FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspots Plan Could Fund TikTok, Netflix

ISPs are concerned E-Rate funded Wi-Fi hotspots will be used for social media.

Chips

Rogue Valley Secures $6.7M CHIPS Act Funds

The investment will enable the full production of semiconductors by 2025.

Fiber

Google, Nokia Successfully Test 50G PON

The test is the first live network demonstration of 50G PON technology in the U.S.

Rural

EMPOWER Seeks Lighter FCC Financing Rules as Part of RiverStreet Deal

EMPOWER would be on the hook for a letter of credit equal to six years of subsidy support without a waiver.

FCC

Former Kansas Broadband Chief Reflects on Controversial Exit

Piros de Carvalho’s departure comes at a time in which state broadband offices are being scrutinized as never before.

Funding

FCC Removes Provider from ACP Successor Programs

The provider failed to provide evidence that it did not violate ACP rules, said the FCC.

Digital Discrimination

California Lawmaker Trying to Pass Digital Discrimination Law

A California bill could penalize providers ‘even if they are not intentionally withholding adequate Internet from a protected group.’

Biden-Harris Administration

Federal Municipal Network Support Declining, Warns Experts

Despite initial federal support, funding programs are not supportive of municipal broadband.

NTCA

NTCA CEO Calls for USF Reform

‘The USF contribution mechanism is sadly really outdated and needs to be repaired,’ NTCA CEO says