Vermont

Vermont Approves $3.1 Billion Sale of Consolidated Communications

The sale would see Searchlight Capital Partners and a partner take ownership of Consolidated Communications.

Broadband's Impact

Accessibility Needs Take Center Stage in FCC’s Customer Service Inquiry

Telecom providers say new mandates are unnecessary, point to market-driven solutions.

Copyright

Supreme Court Wants Justice Department to Weigh in on Cox Copyright Case

The nine justices haven't decided yet whether they will take the case.

North Carolina

Internet Information Now on North Carolina’s Information Hotline

NC 211 now includes information designed to close the state’s digital divide.

Mobile

15 Democratic Attorneys General Want FCC to Unlock Phones

The FCC unanimously proposed a 60-day unlocking requirement in July.

BEAD Data

Pennsylvania Announces First Round of BEAD Applications

State to receive more than $1.16 billion in federal broadband funding

Digital Equity Act

Oregon Gets $9.9 Million for Digital Equity Amid NTIA Criticism

State plan counters criticism, showing white residents may benefit as much or more than racial minorities.

SpaceX

Carr Links Section 230 Immunity to Acting in Good Faith

New incoming FCC chairman also wants to 'unleash America's space economy.'

BEAD

Cruz Wants BEAD on Hold, Planning ‘Substantial Changes’

The senator also asked NTIA to pause a digital equity grant program.

BEAD Data

Idaho Publishes BEAD Application Project Areas

Comments will be accepted through Dec. 19, 2024.

E-Rate

FCC's Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Program Faces Uncertain Future

Upcoming Chairman Carr, along with Commissioner Nathan Simington, previously dissented from the decision.

Benton

Supreme Court to Decide Fate of $8 Billion Broadband Fund

The outcome could affect millions who depend on the USF for affordable communication services.

Commerce

NTIA Awards $100 Million to Seven States for Advanced Digital Equity Plans

The plans will promote device access, low-cost broadband plans, and digital skills and training.

BEAD

Vermont Official Predicts ‘Massive Changes’ to BEAD

Trump’s second presidency could delay buildout.

SpaceX

Carr: FCC Unlikely to Restore Starlink RDOF Subsidy

Agency denied Starlink $885 million in 2022.

Expert Opinion

Policy Priorities for a Changing Guard at the FCC

Whether a second Trump administration will seize the moment to reset telecom policy is unknown, but the time for action is now.