FCC
WISPA Puts Numbers Behind Its Big Title II Exemption Ask
'Broadband without boundaries' trade group seeks net neutrality exemption for ISPs with 250,000 subs or fewer.
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FCC
California Digital Discrimination Bill Moves Out of Committee
The bill to codify in state law the federal definition of digital discrimination advanced along partisan lines.
SpaceX
Mississippi Addresses Allegations of Inequitable Outreach in BEAD
A local watchdog organization has accused the Mississippi broadband office of failing to comply with BEAD program guidelines.
FCC
More than 250 Groups Urge Lawmakers to Sign ACP Discharge Petition
The measure would force a House vote without the blessing of Speaker Mike Johnson.
Rural
FCC Hits Pause On Bank Ratings Firm After Hearing Concerns, Complaints
For one year, FCC won't use Weiss ratings for banks' letters of credit of RDOF, CAF II winners.
Verizon
Akamai Wants FCC to Fill a Gap in Net Neutrality Draft Order
Akamai asked the FCC to amend the draft order to clarify that the ban on paid prioritization does not restrict ISP agreements with CDNs.
5G Wireless
Wireless Connectivity Market to Grow to $294 Billion by 2032
Wi-Fi and consumer electronics are expected to drive much of the growth.
Biden-Harris Administration
Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania House Mirroring Federal ACP
A Pennsylvania bill seeks to emulate the federal Affordable Connectivity Program by providing a $30 per month subsidy for internet costs.
Expert Opinion
Joe Pellegrini: Should You Build or Buy Middle Mile Infrastructure?
Providers should carefully weigh and evaluate whether it is better to build out the middle mile infrastructure or purchase it from another carrier.
Broadband's Impact
NTIA Approves Digital Equity Plans from all 50 States, D.C., Puerto Rico
States are now free to apply for funding to address barriers to broadband adoption.
Broadband's Impact
Lumen Technologies in $73.4 Million Deal With Government Accountability Office
Lumen will deliver secure management network services, virtual private network services and ethernet services.
Yvette Clarke
ACP Sunset Will Mean Higher Bills, Rural Providers Say
FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks urged trade group members to engage lawmakers on extending the program.
Infrastructure
Vivacity Infrastructure Group Names Chris Rabii CEO
Vivacity's new CEO has 25 years of experience in the industry.
Expert Opinion
Deborah Collier: Virginia Fights for Affordable, Accessible Broadband
The author argues that Virginia’s firm stand on BEAD funding serves as a beacon for the states.
Rural
What to Do About RDOF Defaulters? Some Ideas from New Mexico, and Others
Some advocate for directing unused RDOF funds to state broadband offices instead.
NCTA
Fearing Rate Shock, Free Press Defends Rosenworcel on USF Forbearance
Free Press chose in recent days to underscore that it is in full agreement with the chairwoman.
