BEAD

Kansas Set to Open BEAD Grant Application Window for Internet Expansion

With $451.7 million from BEAD, the state expects to reach all unserved and underserved areas.

Eighth Circuit

Litigation Heats Up Over FCC’s Inmate Call Rate Caps

Fourteen states and the largest prison telecom provider have escalated their legal fight against the FCC.

Net Neutrality

ISPs to Court: Net Neutrality is a Major Question

The battle hinges on FCC authority to turn ISPs into common carriers.

Public Safety

ISPs Helping Recovery from Deadly Hurricane Helene

With 21.7% of cell towers down in affected regions, emergency services struggle to respond in isolated areas

Expert Opinion

Richard Bennett: The Curious Case of Wi-Fi 7

Newer versions using more spectrum no longer provide improved performance for practical wireless applications.

USF

Consumers’ Research Likes Its Odds Against USF at Supreme Court

The group did not oppose the FCC's petition for the court to review its controversial lawsuit.

USF

Assess Online Gambling to Fund USF, Levin, Horrigan Say

The move wouldn't raise prices for consumers, the two said.

Justice Department

NCTA Urges Caution in SES, Intelsat Transaction

The sale could impact internet access in remote areas like Alaska.

SpaceX

Rosenworcel: Fixed Wireless Driving Broadband Competition

FCC Chairwoman says 'a lot of households are signing up.'

5G Wireless

Gomez: ‘Without Auction Authority, We Are Losing Talent and Leadership’

Regulator pressed Congress to restore FCC's auction authority

prison

FCC’s New Prison Call Rate Caps Facing Court Threats

With rates set to plunge in November, a leading telecom player warns the new limits were unsustainable.

BEAD

Would Trump Put BEAD on Hold? Unlikely, Experts Say

Some states are already fielding grant applications under the current rules.

Briefs

Point Broadband Acquires Broadband Arm of Riviera Utilities

Point Broadband plans to upgrade RU’s network within a few months.

Commerce

NTIA Says It's Delivering on Broadband Pledges

Since 2021, more than 2.4 million additional homes and businesses have been connected, NTIA says

Rural

Pinpoint Defaults on Three RDOF Census Block Groups

The company will be subject to non-compliance measures

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Approves Second Round of Broadband Expansion Grants

Funding will expand service to about 28,000 locations