USF

Eleventh Circuit Rules in Favor of USF Constitutionality

The Fifth Circuit is rehearing a similar case filed by the same conservative nonprofit.

EFF

Industry, Non-profits React Predictably to FCC’s Proposed Net Neutrality Reinstatement

Many public interest groups highlighted what they said was the increased importance of broadband as a public utility.

Funding

In a First, Louisiana Receives NTIA Approval of Both BEAD Initial Proposals

Louisiana is taking a major step’ forward on internet access, said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.

Funding

Wisconsin Receives Another $140 Million in Capital Project Funding

The money will go to upgrading broadband equipment in community centers and apartment buildings.

Funding

Virginia and NTIA at Odds on BEAD Low-Cost Option

The state wants to avoid setting out a price or formula for what BEAD-funded providers can charge low-income households.

NTIA

NTIA Plans AI Review, Section 230 AI Bill, FCC Announces More ECF Funding

The NTIA announced how it will address President Biden’s executive order on AI.

Expert Opinion

Brant Carter: For Faster Fiber Buildout, Combine GIS, Deployment and Operations

Tightening connections between network operators, asset owners, and contractors catches surprises earlier.

Defense Department

House Passes 5G SALE Act, Will Reinstate Limited FCC Authority

The measure empowers the FCC to allocate spectrum licenses auctioned before March 9, 2023.

FCC

FCC Adopts New Pole Attachment Rules at December Meeting

The commission set up a “rapid response team” to handle disputes.

Labor Department

Labor Extends Tower Safety Deal, White House AI Session, Digital Inclusion Initiative

The 5-year deal hopes to limit accidents on tower builds.

Infrastructure

Ed Lopez: Internet for All Won’t Happen Without Real Pole Access Reform from the FCC

As states rush to outline their BEAD spending plans, time is of the essence.

SpaceX

FCC Upholds Denial of Starlink’s RDOF Application

The company was slated to receive nearly $900 million in broadband subsidies.

Antitrust

Google Loses to Epic Games, $120 Million Idaho Broadband, New Google Fiber Exec

Google has been found guilty in an antitrust trial brought on by video game company Epic Games.

Robocall

Industry Experts Call For Improved Spam Tags on Incorrectly Labelled Phone Numbers

Industry experts argue that more caller information should be added onto calls tagged as spam.

SpaceX

FCC Proposes $22 Million Fine Against LTD Over RDOF

The company was one of the biggest to default on the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund auction.

DHS

Bipartisan Hotspot Bill, EU Agrees to Regulate AI, FCC Warns on Cybersecurity

A bipartisan bill that would give rural households a $300 tax credit to purchase a mobile hotspot