Broadband Mapping and Data

Talent for Growth Taskforce, ‘Grave Mistakes’ in FCC Maps, Lumen Expanding Fiber

The U.S. and EU representatives announced a taskforce to share insights into growing the workforce in tech.

E-Rate

E-Rate Bidding Portal Dilemma, Sustainable Funding for Indigenous Broadband, NYC Kills Internet Plan

Iowa’s education department said it faces breaking either FCC or state rules if E-Rate portal approved.

Expert Opinion

Garland McCoy: Some State Attorneys General Are Preparing to Take the FCC to Court

While some will “cash out,” other state broadband officials will seek the full measure of federal broadband infrastructure funds due.

LEO

LEO Technology Could Connect the Unconnected, Although Capacity Questions Remain

Unlike geostationary satellites, LEOs offer a connection that can support real-time communication.

FCC

Ye Suspended From Twitter, FCC Issues Licenses, Streamlining ReConnect

The musician recently announced a 2024 bid for the presidency.

Expert Opinion

Jeff Miller: Tools to Manage the Next-Generation Network Buildouts

Service providers that use GIS applications are able to reduce design time by 80 percent.

Crypto

Senators Join CFTB’s Chairman in Calling for Crypto Regulation in Light of FTX Implosion

CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam called on Congress to institute robust disclosure regimes and barriers against conflicts of interest.

FCC

FCC December Agenda, Biden to Visit TSMC plant, Weak Economy Presents Cyber Problem

The December meeting includes digital discrimination prevention, phone service accessibility, and satellite application processes.

Funding

Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Utah to Receive Nearly $1 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funds

The states will use their funding through the Capital Projects Fund to connect more than 180,000 homes and businesses.

Exclusive Reports

The 12 Days of Broadband (2022 Edition)

Broadband Breakfast presents the first of its annual '12 Days of Broadband' series about the top 12 stories of the year.

BDC

States Face Roadblocks in Challenge Processes, FCC Tries to Facilitate

The BEAD timeline looms large for many who worry that two months is insufficient time to correct the map.

Commerce

U.S. Must Lead on International Tech Standards to Counter Chinese Influence: Raimondo

Raimondo’s comments come after the election of an American to head the UN’s telecom regulator.

FCC

Vermont Challenges FCC Fabric, BTX Gets President, Starlink Performance Dip

Vermont said 22 percent of its known locations don’t appear on the FCC map.

DC Circuit

Interference Concerns with FCC Raised Over Wi-Fi in 6 GigaHertz Band

Southern Linc raised concerns about potential interference issues with the agency’s opening the band for unlicensed use.

BIP

Florida, Mississippi, S.D. and Utah Awarded Broadband Planning Grants

‘This award will provide access to those communities who have for too long went without affordable internet connectivity.’

Broadband Live

Small ISPs Face Economic, Incumbent Bundling Headwinds: CoBank Economist

CoBank also mentions that Space X and T-Mobile will begin testing a satellite service by the end of 2023.