Energy and Commerce
GOP-Controlled House Panel to Examine BEAD Program
'Congress must closely monitor NTIA’s implementation of the program,' Chairs Rodgers and Latta said.
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SpaceX
SpaceX, T-Mobile Forge Ahead with Satellite Coverage Plans
SpaceX conducted a study to counter industry claims of harmful interference.
Labor Department
CWA Exits Mediation with AT&T, Union Strike Enters Week Three
The union said the company was using mediation to delay negotiations.
FCC
Small Texas City Losing Cable TV, Keeping Internet after Network Sale
Alpine residents face a future without cable TV as the city’s only traditional pay-TV provider is pulling the plug.
900 MHz
L.A. Transit Agency Fears Revenue Hit if FCC Approves Spectrum Plan
Amateur radio users also oppose NextNav's plan for the lower 900 MHz band.
SpaceX
Alaska City Loses Internet, Cell Service for Days after Subsea Fiber Break
Sitka Police Department staying connected via Starlink satellite internet service.
Rural
In Auction Default, Indiana ISP Hands Back Broadband Locations to FCC
RTC is handing back nearly half of the locations won in the RDOF auction.
Open Access
Digital Infrastructure Investment 2024: 'All-in' on Open Access
Digital Infrastructure Investment 2024 is 'All-in' on Open Access on September 19, 2024.
TPI
Telecom Analysts Urge Congress to Fund the USF Annually
Current USF funding system is not only regressive but also wastes money, say Scott Wallsten and Greg Rosston.
SpaceX
FCC Still a No on Broadband Subsidies for Musk's Starlink
Agency said petition under review was filed about 45 months late.
Infrastructure
Expedited Federal Review Boosts Rollout of Broadband Initiatives
Permitting changes are accelerating the expansion of semiconductor fabs and solar developments.
Community Broadband
Alpine County Open Access Fiber Among Big Winners In Latest California FFA Grants
On August 30, CPUC officials formally approved both a third and fourth round of FFA broadband funding.
Public Safety
California AI Safety Bill Faces Final Hurdle
The proposed law demands rigorous safeguards for AI systems that pose the highest risks.
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.
