Digital Inclusion
Future Broadband Affordability Programs Might Have a Trust Problem: Experts
The ACP wind down left some participants wary, an outreach organization said.
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Section 230
FCC’s Authority on Digital Discrimination Intact: Legal Experts
Legal experts also debated FCC's authority on net neutrality and Section 230 enforcement.
USF
USF Contribution Factor to be 36.3% in January
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging the $8 billion fund's legality.
Chevron Doctrine
Post-Chevron Could be ‘a Real Mess’: Klobuchar
The Supreme Court ended the practice of deferring to agency interpretations of ambiguous law this summer.
NTIA
Former RUS Leader Keeps Backing a Fiber-First Approach
‘To make America great again, you need ubiquitous, high-speed broadband.’
Net Neutrality
GOP Congress to Employ CRA: Blackburn
FCC rules that went into effect before Aug. 1 are likely insulated from the act.
BEAD
State Leaders Push Back on BEAD Sustainability Concerns
State broadband officials advocated for a flexible, tech-neutral approach to serving the hardest-to-reach locations.
BEAD
Davidson to Step Down from NTIA on Jan. 20
It's not clear who will succeed him at NTIA under the Trump administration.
What's New
What to Expect at 'Broadband in the Trump Administration' on Thursday
A policy forum with key stakeholders from Congress, the incoming administration, and independent agencies like the FCC.
SpaceX
Maine's Starlink Program Open for Applications
The state is looking to get service to 9,000 homes and businesses without any broadband.
JD Vance
Levin: Broadband Affordability Should Be Republican Priority
Analyst likened the ACP to other essential government programs like SNAP and Medicaid.
BEAD Data
Delaware Unveils BEAD Spending Plan
Republicans in Congrass have called for changes to the program when Trump takes office.
Election 2024
Elon Musk Warns Republicans Against Standing in Trump's Way – or His
The incoming administration has Musk allies including venture capitalist David Sacks serving as 'White House A.I. & Crypto Czar'.
FCC
FCC Opens Airwaves for Low Power Devices, Loosens Financing for Broadband
Both orders were adopted unanimously.
Broadband's Impact
FCC Chairwoman Gains Unlikely GOP Ally in Customer Service Inquiry
Mississippi’s GOP Attorney General supports applying customer service requirements to broadband, satellite, and voice providers.
Public Safety
CERCI, PSSA Challenge FCC’s 4.9 GHz Order
The agency moved in October to allow AT&T's FirstNet to access the band.
