ARPA

Arkansas Broadband Office on Lessons Learned Ahead of BEAD

The office has found a 'Goldilocks' solution for project areas and reimbursements, its deputy director said Tuesday.

Briefs

ATIS Unveils 6G Spectrum Requirements Report

ATIS said that proactively understanding next generation spectrum needs is essential to U.S. leadership.

Community Broadband

Somerville And Washington Maine Begin Fiber Network Construction

Residents will soon have access to four tiers of broadband service.

pay TV

Cable ISPs Want Bundled Services Exempt From Early Termination Fee Ban

If the FCC adopts an early termination fee ban, it should exclude service bundles, NCTA says

FCC

West Virginia Has Worst Internet, Claims DesignRush

The state had the highest average number of complaints to the FCC about internet per 100,000 broadband serviceable locations.

Oklahoma

Centranet Aims to Expand Rural Network With Help from Electric Cooperatives

Centranet has deployed approximately 3,000 miles of fiber in rural Oklahoma, connecting up to 15,000 residents.

Vermont

Vermont Awards $20.2M ARPA Funds To Northwest Fiberworx

The money will bring fiber to 22 towns and 3,800 addresses in Vermont.

New York

New York Signs Social Media Algorithm Block for Minors

The bill requires social media platforms to cease using algorithms for children's online accounts.

Rural

NTCA CEO Dings Cable for RDOF Defaults

Charter and Altice have been handing locations back to the FCC.

Expert Opinion

Connected Complexity: The Journey to Modern Fiber Networks in Chicago

Many areas of Chicago rely on outdated and privately-owned telecommunication networks.

Congressional Review Act

GOP-Run Washington in 2025 Could Void Pending FCC Regulations

The Congressional Review Act could threaten new broadband rules teed up by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel

Eighth Circuit

DOJ and FCC Defend Digital Discrimination Rules to Eighth Circuit

Industry groups sued to block the rules in February. Oral arguments are set for late September.

Briefs

CommScope Releases Software Update That Expands Broadband Service Offerings

Innovation to converged cable access platform will expand multi service operator's broadband service offerings.

Rural

California Denies AT&T's Request to End Carrier of Last Resort Obligations

CPUC received over 5,000 public comments in opposition to AT&T's plan to replace landlines with cellular service.

Charter

Cable One Customers Can Opt Out of $5 Broadband Bill Increase

ISP offers way to offset price increases through payment processing methods

Texas

Salt Lake City Has Fastest Internet Speeds, Says ISP Reports

The city has an average download speed of 6.5 Gbps, claims the report.