Consumers’ Research

Supreme Court Could Use USF Case to Cut Agency Power: Consumers' Research Lawyer

The litigious conservative nonprofit challenging the Universal Service Fund says its case could make it harder for Congress to delegate duties.

Mobile

AT&T Warns FCC of the Risks with Mandated Handset Unlocking

AT&T claims rules will make phones more expensive, accessible to fraudsters.

Broadband Mapping and Data

FCC Urged to Include Crowdsourced Data in Broadband Maps

Ookla, rural advocates push for 'real-world' speed test data.

SpaceX

ACA, INCOMPAS: Don’t Include Satellite in Broadband Deployment Analysis

The competitive provider groups differed on including fixed wireless.

Advanced Energy

USDA’s Andy Berke Champions Fiber as Key to Rural Broadband Success

Broadband experts cautioned against alternative technologies under BEAD.

COVID

Wisconsin Allocates $115 Million in Broadband Funding for Anchor Institutions

Grants will fund libraries and community centers in 35 communities

Fiber

Trade Group: Fiber Growth Fastest In U.S. History

FBA encouraged further development of fiber network speeds

Cybersecurity

Comcast: Data Breach Affected 237,000 Broadband Customers

Breach underscores risk of using third-party vendors

Fiber

Alabama Statewide Middle Mile Network Reaches Major Milestone

Network is 67% toward completion, bringing resilient infrastructure to 38 counties.

Infrastructure

Broadband in the Next Administration

Don't miss the chance to learn about BEAD, spectrum, Universal Service Fund reform, and the future of the internet.

Data Center

LSC Breaks Ground on Dark Fiber Expansion

Construction is expected to conclude by the end of 2025

Public Safety

Still Monitoring Helene Recovery, FCC Readies for Milton

The agency activated its disaster reporting system Monday.

Broadband Mapping and Data

FCC Urged to Improve Approach to Collecting Broadband Data

Stakeholders pushed for better data and stricter standards.

Rip and Replace

Point Broadband Asks for Rip-and-Replace Extension

Alabama ISP says it needs more time to migrate all customers to secure hardware.

E-Rate

Disabilities Group Seeks E-Rate Funding Beyond Hotspots

AAPD is asking FCC to fund assistive devices in schools

SpaceX

House Committee Probes Starlink RDOF Denial

The FCC said it stood by its decision not to award the company $885 million in broadband subsidies.