Briefs
Ripple Fiber Expands High-Speed Internet in North Carolina
The company will expand access to eight new municipalities.
Latest
Fixed Wireless
Verizon CEO Says Company Has Room to Grow Fixed Wireless
CEO Hans Vestberg said company has more than enough capacity to meet its 4 to 5 million FWA subscriber goal.
Rural
AT&T Official Concerned Over Disparate BEAD Rules
AT&T's Chris Sambar calls out 'odd' BEAD rules coming from state broadband offices.
Block Communications
Toledo ISP Buckeye Broadband Could Be Up For Sale
Former CEO and Board Chairman Allan Block warred with his twin brother John Robinson Block.
ARPA
Maryland Awards $19.6 Million Through American Rescue Plan
New allocations are projected to connect more than 2,000 homes in the state.
FCC
Republicans Launch New ACP Proposals Amid Legislative Stalemate
Though the ACP enjoys bipartisan support among voters, it has become a contentious issue within the federal government.
Open Access
AT&T CEO Bullish on Open Access Networks
The company's CEO said he expects states to set BEAD terms favorable to open access builds.
Smart Cities
More Spectrum Required to Unlock Smart Car Potential, Say Industry Leaders
Panelists said autonomous cars have the potential to reduce fatalities, but need more spectrum from the FCC.
Infrastructure
Value of Optical Fiber Market To Jump, Report Says
The market is set to grow by $4.5 billion over the next 8 years
Verizon
Frontier Not Worried About Fixed Wireless
The company said it is still leaning into expanding its fiber footprint.
FCC
Groups Oppose Bill Linking E-Rate Funds to Content Filtering
The bill would also bar kids under 13 from creating social media accounts.
Rural
FCC Taking Comment on RDOF Location Transfer in Washington
Comment would hand more than 3,700 locations over to the local electric cooperative.
Expert Opinion
It’s Time for Congress to Step Up to the Plate on Broadband Reform
Congress should also take steps to provide continued funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program.
NTIA
INCOMPAS Wants FCC to Hit Pause on 5G Fund
The group seeks a multiyear delay for the FCC to await the results of the $42.45 billion BEAD program.
Infrastructure
Senate Narrowly Rejects Resolution to Nullify Treasury’s Recovery Funds Rule
Officials warned the resolution would create confusion and uncertainty for local governments on infrastructure projects.
FCC
No Funding for ACP, Rip-and-Replace in FCC’s FY25 Budget Request
Many budget priorities hinge on Congress reinstating the commission's spectrum auction authority.
