Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on May 22, 2024 – Digital Skills Training

The workforce landscape is undergoing a profound transformation; how can organizations and educational institutions keep pace?

BEAD

States Gear Up for Subgrantee Selection in $42.5 Billion Federal Broadband Expansion

Arkansas and Tennessee now expect to service thousands fewer locations than originally anticipated through the BEAD program.

Junk Fees

Altice USA Sued by Connecticut Over Internet Fee and Misleading Ads

The suit challenges a $6 monthly fee, and the lawfulness of some Altice advertising practices.

Infrastructure

Maryland Passes Critical Infrastructure Streamlining Act of 2024

The new measure is set to come with substantial economic benefits for the state, proponents say.

USF

Senate Commerce Committee Set to Vote on Short-Term ACP Funding

The Spectrum and National Security Act would infuse the program with $7 billion.

Supreme Court

Reps. McMorris Rodgers, Pallone Offer Bill To Repeal Section 230

'Our bill gives Big Tech a choice: Work with Congress to ensure the Internet is a safe, healthy place for good, or lose Section 230 protections entirely,'

Rural

In California, Rural Providers Lay Out Broadband Obstacles to House Lawmakers

More that needs to be done for rural Americans, the California-based providers argued.

Minnesota

Minnesota Broadband Organizations Call for Changes to State Broadband Legislation

The organization says that Article 10 will raise costs, increase bureaucracy, and decrease investments in broadband

BEAD

FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Come With a Few Tweaks

A decision to forbear from applying Title II’s rate regulation provisions would preempt New York’s law, argues one scholar.

JD Vance

Senate Passes FAA Reauthorization Without ACP Amendment

Lawmakers had hoped to use the bill as a vehicle for securing funding for the program.

FCC

Connect Humanity Publishes Maps Detailing Internet Access In Appalachia

The new map hopes to shed light on broadband deficiencies.

FCC

Ukrainian Advocacy Group Calls FCC Commissioner’s Statement 'Culturally Insensitive'

In the midst of SpaceX debate, the UCCA calls FCC Commissioner's response in favor of Elon Musk culturally insensitive to Ukrainians

MDU

Bulk Billing Ban Will Increase Consumer Costs, Say Providers

Expert panelists join the chorus of voices opposing FCCs proposed bulk billing ban on Wednesday’s Broadband Breakfast Live Online.

Commerce

Commerce Department is Aiming to Approve All BEAD Plans by Fall

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said there will be more approvals handed down in the coming weeks.

Marsha Blackburn

Cybersecurity Leaders Express Reserved Support for American Privacy Rights Act

Cybersecurity leaders consider the potential efficacy of a landmark privacy bill.

FCC

FCC Urges Supreme Court Not to Review USF Challenges

A conservative nonprofit argued the Fifth Circuit is likely to create conflicting precedent.