Digital Inclusion

White House Pitches Digital Equity Grants to Groups Supporting Abuse Victims

Applications for $910 million in funding are being accepted until September 23.

5G Fund

FCC Moves Forward with 5G Fund for Rural America

Carr argued against moving forward with fund changes before BEAD deployments.

FCC

FCC Seeking Nominations for Eight USAC Board Seats

Nominations are due at the agency by October 28.

FCC

ISPs Say 1996 Law Blocks FCC's New Data Breach Rules

The agency said it wasn't barred from adopting rules that overlapped with previously voided policies.

FCC

U.S.,Canada Sign Agreement to Strengthen Cross-Border Privacy

The countries anticipate limited exchange of users' personal data under the new privacy pact.

BEAD

Michigan BEAD Volume Two Approved As NTIA Head Promotes Digital Equity Grant Program

The agency is accepting applications for digital equity grants until September 23.

Fifth Circuit

T-Mobile Supports FCC’s Rosenworcel on Wi-Fi Hotspots

‘Un-carrier’ says the agency should reject Molaks' petition for reconsideration.

Wireline Competition Bureau

Thumann Re-Joins Carr's FCC Office as Legal Advisor

Thumann returns to the FCC from the private sector.

FCC

Rural Wireless Carriers Ask FCC to Verify Coverage Data Before 5G Fund

The forthcoming program is slated to spend up to $9 billion supporting rural 5G access.

China

CSIS Report Warns of Chinese Threat to Global Subsea Cables

CSIS warns subsea fiber-optic cables are at risk of sabotage by U.S. foreign adversaries.

Expert Opinion

Doug Dawson: When Will We See BEAD Construction?

I don’t want to burst bubbles, but there will not be substantial BEAD spending in 2025.

Consumers’ Research

Fifth Circuit Pauses USF Decision While FCC Plans Appeal

The agency said it's planning to petition the Supreme Court by Sept. 30.

SpaceX

SpaceX Leads as BEAD Opens Doors for LEO Satellite Technology

As SpaceX leads in orbital launches, the $42.5B BEAD program could further bolster its role in global broadband expansion.

Rural

SATT Seeks $1.8M RDOF Transfer to Avoid FCC Default Penalties

The FCC found the transfer in the public interest, provided South Central Connect submitted the necessary financial and legal documents.

SpaceX

NTIA Offers Guidance on Funding Starlink, Other Technologies with BEAD Money

Comments are due at the agency before September 11.

Sixth Circuit

Court Orders ISPs, FCC to Argue Net Neutrality on Halloween

Sixth Circuit put the Net Neutrality rules on hold in an unanimous stay order on Aug. 1.