Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on July 10, 2024 - New Developments in Open Access Networks

Open access networks are gaining greater traction nationwide.

FCC

FCC Seeks Comment on TDS-RiverStreet Deal

The first round of public comments is due on July 17 .

Speedtest.net

Massachusetts Coalition Requests Residents Conduct Speed Tests

The state is currently in the BEAD challenge phase.

FTC

Judge Hits Pause on FTC’s Non-Compete Ban

Judge says Congress did not authorize the FTC to ban non-compete agreements.

Missouri

Missouri Opens BEAD Prequalification Process

The process will determine ISP capability to complete the proposed projects.

Privacy

Healthcare Leaders Call For Privacy Legislation

Measures should be taken to protect patients seeking to use mobile devices to receive healthcare.

AI

Mobile Network Alliance Touts Energy Saving AI

'Reducing energy consumption while maintaining service performance is a key ongoing challenge for the industry.'

SpaceX

WISeKey Integrates Satellite Blockchain

It aims to revolutionize the satellite industry by improving logistics, insurance, regulatory compliance, and data security.

Indiana

Surf Internet Expands Fiber In Partnership With Newton County, Indiana

The company will contribute $6.6 million to the new endeavor.

Rural

FCC Denies Requests for RDOF Amnesty

The agency said its rules are flexible enough to make blanket amnesty unnecessary.

FCC

FCC Set to Appear Before GOP-Led House Panel

Potentially fiery hearing slated for July 9.

NTCA

Rural Electric Co-ops, Other ISPs Ask FCC to Verify Reported Coverage Data

Allowing providers to submit advertised speeds results in overstated coverage, groups said.

ARPA

South Carolina Completes $400M ARPA Allocations

The money will fund infrastructure projects that will connect over 112,300 addresses in the state.

Illinois

Illinois Program Establishes County Broadband Plans

The program helps rural communities develop a broadband plan for universal coverage.

FBA

Fidium Fiber Expands Maine Network

The network will connect over 260,00 addresses in the state.

FCC

Verizon CEO Asks Rosenworcel Not to Hand 4.9 GHz Band to AT&T

Allowing AT&T's public safety network access to the 4.9 GHz band would be a substantial windfall, according to Verizon.