Communications Act

FCC Adopts Net Neutrality Order Without Major Changes

Officials said the final order clarifies that anti-throttling rules prohibit speeding up traffic.

Comcast

Comcast Forecasts Continued Customer Declines Amid Affordable Connectivity Program End

Comcast reps said Thursday they do not foresee immediate improvement in the declining trend of cable internet subscribers.

Wall Street Journal

FCC Urged to Investigate SpaceX Amid Allegations of Musk's Role in Ukraine-Russia Conflict

The FCC is being urged to review SpaceX's spectrum license status due to claims owner Elon Musk is engaging in misconduct.

Biden-Harris Administration

TikTok Under Threat of U.S. Ban Following Biden's Bill Signing

The new law specifically prohibits U.S. entities from maintaining a website or application operated by TikTok's owner ByteDance.

FCC

Did Rosenworcel Make Changes to the Net Neutrality Draft Rules?

FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel spent the last three weeks fielding various entreaties.

AT&T

AT&T FWA Subscribers Surpass Expectations

The company also reported low mobile churn despite network outages and a data breach.

Expert Opinion

L Harriman: The Critical Role of the ACP in Closing the Digital Divide

Unless Congress acts now, America will lose a key element in the effort to close the digital divide.

Rural

FCC Fines AT&T and NextLink for Communicating During CAF II Auction

The companies are on the hook for a combined $175,000.

Eighth Circuit

Opening Briefs Challenge FCC's Digital Discrimination Rules in Eighth Circuit Court Case

Landlords, broadband contractors, and housing sector groups may have their arguments considered in a supplement submitted Monday.

Randy May

Can the FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Survive the Major Questions Doctrine?

Justice Brett Kavanaugh is on record as saying net neutrality is unlawful.

Expert Opinion

Lawmakers Take Important Step Forward with Spectrum Pipeline Act

The introduction of the Spectrum Pipeline Act represents an important step toward attempting to restore the FCC’s auction authority.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on May 15, 2024 – Smart Cities and Transportation

Smart technologies optimize traffic flow and keep commuters updated in real time

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on May 8, 2024 – Smart Cities, Multi-Dwelling Units and Bulk Billing

Standard MDU practices like bulk billing have recently become controversial.

IIJA

Data Centers Consuming Massive Amounts of Energy, Report Says

Data centers are expected to grow to 6% of American energy consumption by 2026

Nevada

Nevada Receives Approval for BEAD, Volume 2

The state increased its low-cost option from the draft circulated in September.

Rural

Major Providers Take Home More Than Two Thirds of Pennsylvania CPF Grants

The state awarded $204 million for expanding broadband infrastructure.