OTI

Consumer Advocacy Groups Want to Join FCC, Defend Net Neutrality in Court

The groups worry a future Republican FCC would be less interested in defending the rules.

ISP

Gaiia Raises $13.2M for ISP Operations System

The company provides operations and business support systems for ISPs.

E-Rate

FCC To Vote On E-Rate Funding For Wi-Fi Hotspots

The controversial expansion of E-Rate funds is expected to be approved at the FCC's July 18 open meeting

BEAD

NTIA Official Says Agency is Using Maps to Provide Faster Permitting

NTIA official reveals ongoing efforts behind the scenes to expedite BEAD permitting processes.

ARPA

Massachusetts Launches Internet Feedback Initiative

The state will compare on-the-ground data with FCC broadband map.

Spectrum

Flexible Spectrum Key For Future Development, Expert Says

Increased spectrum sharing is the way to handle user demand in the midst of spectrum shortages, expert says

Nevada

Nevada the First State Awarded Digital Equity State Capacity Grant Money

Nevada is the first state to receive Digital Equity State Capacity Grant funds.

Brett Kavanaugh

Supreme Court Rules with Biden Administration in Social Media Case

In a 6-3 decision, the majority found that the plaintiffs lacked standing.

Broadband's Impact

NTIA Accepted Digital Equity Plans for U.S. Territories

NTIA approved plans from American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Michigan

Michigan Launches $13M Grant Program

The money comes from the NTIA's Digital Equity program.

Sixth Circuit

State Utility Commissions Looking to Defend Net Neutrality Rules

The rules take a narrow approach to preempting state laws.

Arkansas

Arkansas Calls for Increased Broadband Investment

The state cited $500 million in broadband investments, low tax rates, and proactive connectivity enhancements as reasons for Arkansas.

WTA

AT&T CEO: Big Tech Should Pay Its Fair Share

‘Why shouldn’t [Big Tech] participate in ensuring affordable and equitable access to the services of today?’ AT&T says

IIJA

Experts Give Guidance on ISP BEAD Plans

ISPs should use state broadband coverage maps and financial forecasting to create BEAD plans.

Arkansas

Heartland Forward Launches Broadband Careers Site with Arkansas and Louisiana

Jobs board funded by Pew and supported by employers also aims to elevate training of broadband workers.

Sixth Circuit

Chamber of Commerce Joins ISPs in Pushing Sixth Circuit to Hear Net Neutrality Case

The FCC wants the case moved to the D.C. Circuit, which has previously ruled in the agency's favor on net neutrality.