BBLO

Map Challenge Concerns, Satellite Players Ask for Spectrum, Multi-Gig in Huber Heights

The CRS report references a Broadband Breakfast Live Online event held in October.

Broadband Live

Municipal Networks and Incumbent Providers Will Compete for Grant Funding in 2023

The cost of remote fiber deployment can be a deterrent, necessitating creative community solutions.

FBA

Report Finds Fiber Expansion Driving Gigabit Access to Nearly 98% of Fiber Consumers

The FBA report shows an unprecedented rate of new fiber deployments in 2022.

FCC

Second FCC Map Data Filing Window, Health Provider Access to USF, NTIA Year-in-Review

The second map submission window opens January 3 and closes March 1.

Senate Commerce

How Long Will it Take Congress to Revamp the Universal Service Fund?

Critics urged the FCC to expand the fund’s contribution sources, but the agency chose to punt the decision to Congress.

quantum

Quantum Technologies on Fiber Will Advance AI, Other Applications: Company Exec

Quantum technology is not merely a stepwise improvement on current technologies, but a seismic leap, said Qubitekk’s Duncan Earl.

FCC

New AT&T Fiber Venture, Mixed Outcomes for Big Tech Bills, Capping Predatory Prison Phone Rates

AT&T’s new Gigapower joint venture will build fiber outside the company’s current footprint.

FCC

As Debate Over 12 GigaHertz Persist, Satellite Companies Jockey for Nearby Spectrum

The inquiry considers how the spectrum band could be expanded to include mobile broadband services to decrease interference.

Fabric

FCC Finally Releases Federal Broadband Map, But State Officials Have Doubts

Some fear that state offices will lack the necessary resources to fully participate in the fabric challenge process.

Infrastructure

Broadband Industry Grapples With High Inflation and Acute Workforce Shortage

Between supply chain disruptions and the rising price of goods, the increased costs of fiber deployment could be pushed onto consumers.

FCC

High Demand for Spectrum Necessitates Increased Cooperation and New Sharing Programs

The FCC licensed a significant amount of the limited available spectrum before its authority to do was set to expire.

Infrastructure

Richard Brandon: We’re Ready for Broadband Funding to be Invested in Modern Infrastructure

Government funding should be invested in new, modern infrastructure that provides reliable broadband at a lower cost to more people.

IIJA

State Broadband Offices Should Emphasize Adoption and Sustainability

Without efforts to drive adoption, federal investment in connectivity will fall short, agreed Brookings panelists.

FCC

Gigi Sohn’s Political Purgatory and the Prospect of Reintroducing Net Neutrality Rules in 2023

If Sohn is sworn in, it would break the FCC’s party deadlock and allow the Democrats to potentially bring back net neutrality.

NOFO

Wireless Association Claims NTIA Chief Avoids Senators on Tech Neutrality

Alan Davidson’s response to Daines, dated Tuesday, says the NTIA will combat overbuilding, but does not mention unlicensed spectrum.

Fabric

Georgia Congressional Delegation Urges FCC, NTIA to Delay BEAD Dates

Georgia will submit 167K location challenges within days and plans to submit tens of thousands more in early January 2023.