Sixth Circuit

ISPs Ask Sixth Circuit to Stay FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules

'This Court should stay the FCC’s latest flip-flop pending judicial review. Petitioners are overwhelmingly likely to succeed on the merits.'

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Releases Broadband Map

The state's challenge process will open June 20.

FBA

Fiber is Sweeping the Market, Says FBA

Fiber providers declare victory: 'The market has spoken.'

FCC

Carolina West Wireless Wants More USF Support

The company said it may have to shut down money-losing cell towers.

Infrastructure

INCOMPAS: Deployment Barriers Hurting Effort to Close the Digital Divide

Telecommunications companies describe barriers preventing faster deployment of broadband networks

Indiana

Indiana Invests $81.5 Million in Grant Program

The fourth round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant program results in a total investment of $216 million.

New York

New York Releases BEAD Prequalification Requirements

The prequalification application process will open on June 21.

Maine

Maine Enters BEAD Rebuttal Phase

The rebuttal phase allows ISPs to address challenges to service claims.

Rural

Charter Looking to Surrender More Than 1,400 Additional RDOF Locations

Tribal governments opted for their own networks or local providers.

Nebraska

Nebraska Announces Capital Projects Fund Round Two

The awards will bring internet access to over 3,000 underserved and unserved addresses in the state.

Expert Opinion

Bridging the Digital Divide with LEO Satellites

For consumers, the competition from LEOs will undoubtedly improve broadband connectivity and offerings to these rural areas.

Infrastructure

FCC Looking to Alter Financial Rules to Spur Rural Broadband

At issue is the FCC’s reliance on Weiss ratings to evaluate the safety and soundness of banks that have issued letters of credit to ISPs.

AI

What AI Policymakers Need to Be Thinking About in California and Beyond

Examples of harms from AI already exist, such as Californians being wrongfully denied unemployment insurance during the pandemic.

Democracy

Why Barbara McQuade is So Worried About Disinformation

Disinformation is a threat to democracy, especially in local elections, she said: 'True patriotism is a commitment to truth.'

DC Circuit

FCC Refuses to Stay Net Neutrality Rules, Setting Up Court Battle

The FCC also filed a motion to move the case from the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati to the D.C. Circuit in Washington.

CPUC

California Issues Last Mile Fund Draft Resolutions

Applicants for California's Last Mile Federal Funding Account can expect to receive feedback soon.