BEAD

NTIA Urged to Consider Tech-Neutral Approach for $42.5B BEAD Expansion

Groups say alternative technologies are essential to meet BEAD’s universal broadband goals.

USF

FCC to Increase Q4 Universal Service Fund Contribution Fee

The contribution factor will be raised from 34.4 percent to 35.8 percent

Rural

Charter CEO Warming up to BEAD

He said the company is 'excited about BEAD in the right circumstances.'

Wireless

Wireless Giants Split on FCC’s Phone Unlocking Policy

AT&T warns FCC proposal could upend its ability to offer affordable smartphones.

USF

Rep. Latta: USF Working Group Still not in Agreement After Fifth Circuit Ruling

The group has been working to modernize the fund for more than a year.

Rural

Dems, Levin Defend BEAD in House Hearing

Republicans have criticized the program for moving too slowly

Election 2024

How Would Telecom Policy Change Under Trump or Harris?

Two right-leading panelists agreed that federal agencies must better measure success for the Universal Service Fund.

Biden-Harris Administration

All Broadband Providers Have Labels Requirement by October

All ISPs will be required to display new labels to customers by October 10.

AT&T

AT&T CEO Eyes Lead Spot in U.S. Fiber Expansion

Stankey aims to position AT&T as the nation's top fiber provider.

Public Safety

House Passes Telecom Security Bills to Counter Foreign Threats

One bill would create a comprehensive strategy to secure global telecom infrastructure.

Expert Opinion

Debate Cheat Sheet on the Parties on Telecom and Tech

The world is watching America’s presidential election November 5, and tonight’s debate may be the only face-off.

Digital Inclusion

Vermont Moves Forward with $2.5M Fiber Drop Initiative

VCBB removed a reference to 'aerial' fiber from the program’s bylaws.

5G Wireless

Frontier Purchase Won't Change Fixed Wireless Strategy: Verizon CEO

The company is set to meet its goal of 4 million fixed wireless subscribers in the near future.

Digital Inclusion

Wisconsin GOP Cuts $750 Million from State Broadband Budget

Joint Finance Committee Republicans proposed delaying state broadband funding until after BEAD.

Briefs

Dingell Introduces Bipartisan Legislation on Mapping

The new legislation aims to increase coordination between 130 federal broadband programs and 15 different agencies.

Open Access

AT&T Announces Wholesale Agreements with 4 Open Access Fiber Providers

Big telecom carriers are racing to expand their fiber footprints.