Briefs

T-Mobile, KKR Acquire Fiber ISP Metronet

The joint venture deal is set to close in 2025.

Funding

NTIA Releases Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program

The program will make $1.25 billion available to implement state Digital Equity plans.

FCC

AT&T’s Fixed Wireless Access Shows Solid Growth In Second Quarter

The company saw modest impacts from the end of the ACP.

Verizon

Democratic Senators Concerned About T-Mobile-UScellular Merger

'Additional consolidation in the market would have far-reaching effects, reducing choices for consumers,' Senate Democrats say.

Middle Mile

California Proposes $143M Last Mile Broadband Awards

The program's fourth round of funding will connect 170,000 locations.

NTCA

Trade Associations Recommend BEAD Low Cost Reforms

A letter to the NTIA suggested steps to decrease low-cost service option burden on ISPs.

Expert Opinion

Celebrating Disability Pride Month by Embracing Inclusion and Accessibility

NTIA will soon announce the launch of the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program.

FCC

C-band Seeing Propagation Struggles: Analyst

Verizon and AT&T are relying on the spectrum for their 5G networks.

Junk Fees

Satellite Provider Opposes Early Termination Fee Immunity For Cable Companies

“Regulating only a single class of traditional video service providers while leaving all other competitors untouched would harm consumers and competition,” DIRECTV says

Speed Test

FCC Launches New Mobile Speed Test App

The app will enable users to obtain information about their mobile network performance.

Wi-Fi

NCTA Urges Restricted Axon Wi-Fi Sharing

Law enforcement wireless devices on popular WiFi bands must be limited to 'true emergencies,' NCTA says

FCC

Bulk Billing Advocacy Alliance Launched

The Alliance will educate policymakers on the benefits of bulk billing arrangements for broadband services.

FCC

Comcast Lost 120,000 Broadband Subs in Second Quarter

The company expects to feel most of the impact of the ACP's sunset next quarter.

Briefs

Summit Broadband Launches 400 Gbps Service

The ISP provided an entertainment company with two 400 Gbps circuits for an aggregate 800 Gbps capacity.

Utah

Utah, Marina Islands, Virgin Islands BEAD Initial Proposal Approved

The regions will receive a combined $425 million in BEAD money.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on October 9, 2024 - Democratizing Spectrum Access

With no more “greenfield” spectrum available, stakeholders are closely watching opportunities for sharing in the 3 GHz, 7 GHz, and the 37 GHz bands.