Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on August 7, 2024 - Live from Mountain Connect 2024

The theme of this year's summit is "Beyond Bandwidth - The Power of Broadband Revolutionizing Access"

Sixth Circuit

ISPs Urge Court to Block FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules

'The FCC’s decision to treat the $150 billion broadband industry as a public utility is a question of vast economic and political significance," the ISPs said.

Communications Act

FCC: Supreme Court Precedents Protect Net Neutrality Rules

'It is solely the Supreme Court’s prerogative to reconsider or overrule its own precedents,' FCC says.

TPI

Pro-Crypto Advocates Seek to Avoid Central Bank Authority

A central bank digital currency system would be an infringement of civil liberties, panelists said.

Open Access

Major ISPs To Increase Open Access Model Adoption

AT&T, T-Mobile increase visibility and credibility of the open access model.

Digital Equity Act

Michigan Awarded $20.5M Digital Equity Capacity Grant

The state can now implement its digital equity plan.

ACP

North Dakota GOP Senator Thinks Trump Will Support Broadband

'I think he would be quite supportive, but I do think he would want strong oversight,' Senator says

Chevron Doctrine

House GOP Leaders Plan to Put Pressure on Communications Regulators, Post-Chevron

Republican lawmakers have opposed many Biden administration telecom policies.

FCC

FCC Proposes Ban On AI-Generated Robocalls

The rules would require consent for any AI-generated call or text.

IIJA

NTIA Approves Connecticut BEAD Initial Proposal Volume 2

The state was allocated $144 million through the BEAD program.

AI

GOP Base Remains Skeptical Toward AI

GOP delegates want AI threats taken seriously, despite Trump’s softer approach to the technology

SpaceX

Alaskan Provider Announces Starlink Collab

The low earth satellites will help connect hard to reach areas of the state.

FCC

Senate Inquiry Into AT&T Security Breach

The data can be used for ransom, warn senators.

FCC

FCC Approves E-Rate for Wi-Fi Hotspots

Like another E-Rate expansion last year, the order passed along party lines.

Broadband Live

Broadband Breakfast on July 31, 2024 - It's All About Costs: Junk Fees and Affordable Connectivity

Lurking beneath advertised rates, some argue, "junk fees" have silently inflated costs and eroded trust.

Smart Grid

House Requests Federal Energy Regulatory Commission AI Report

Tech companies are reporting higher greenhouse gas emissions.