Briefs
CommScope Releases Software Update That Expands Broadband Service Offerings
Innovation to converged cable access platform will expand multi service operator's broadband service offerings.
Latest
Rural
California Denies AT&T's Request to End Carrier of Last Resort Obligations
CPUC received over 5,000 public comments in opposition to AT&T's plan to replace landlines with cellular service.
Charter
Cable One Customers Can Opt Out of $5 Broadband Bill Increase
ISP offers way to offset price increases through payment processing methods
Texas
Salt Lake City Has Fastest Internet Speeds, Says ISP Reports
The city has an average download speed of 6.5 Gbps, claims the report.
FCC
U.S. Mayors Target Cable Broadband Revenue
USCM resolution says FCC policy is denying cities access to millions of dollars in franchise fee revenue
WTA–Advocates for Rural Broadband
Groups Pressure FCC to Make ISPs Pay For Universal Service
The groups want the FCC to reconsider its April decision to exempt broadband ISPs from helping sustain the USF.
FCC
ISPs Urge Court to Block FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Soon
Rules scheduled to go into effect next month will cause irreparable injury to their financial operations, ISPs said.
DC Circuit
FCC Urges Cincinnati Court to Move Net Neutrality Case to D.C.
ISPs want the case to remain in Cincinnati to deny the FCC home court advantage in the D.C. Circuit.
SpaceX
Comcast Announces Starlink Collab
The agreement will enable Comcast to serve hard to serve addresses in the U.S.
5G Wireless
AT&T Opposes Mobile Virtual Network Operators
AT&T claimed that the MVNO model limits ISPs scaling capability.
Expert Opinion
Providing MDU Connectivity Through Public-Private Partnerships
We believe 25% of the 23 million households who enjoyed the ACP benefits will drop their connections, 25% will maintain connectivity, and 50% will fluctuate to on-and-off service.
Arkansas
Arkansas Hosts BEAD Digital Opportunity Conference
The event will address various components of Arkansas's BEAD funding and vision for non-deployment opportunities.
Exclusive Reports
Understanding 'Junk Fees' in Broadband
President Joe Biden has made attacking 'junk fees' a key focus of his administration.
Rural
Louisiana State Watchdog Wants More RDOF Oversight
It's "unclear whether all RDOF providers will meet the service milestones set by the FCC," the state's legislative auditor wrote.
USF
AT&T: Big Tech Needs to Help Fund the USF
USF contribution base should include tech companies, AT&T says
FCC
Supreme Court will Review E-Rate False Claims Act Case
An AT&T subsidiary argues it should not be subject to higher penalties for false remibursement claims.
