FCC

‘It Is a Concern’: FCC Contractor Responds to Commercial Conflict Concerns Over Map Challenge Process

CostQuest’s CEO said states need to look at their vendors if they pose a problem challenging FCC map data.

USTelecom

Senators Push Bill to Make Broadband Grants Non-Taxable By Year-End

Sen. Mark Warner said he is in discussions to push the bill to law this year.

FBI

FCC Looking at Discrimination Data Sharing, Push for Antitrust Bills, FBI Warns of TikTok Threat

The FCC and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission are said to be looking at data-sharing deal.

Expert Opinion

Johnny Kampis: Federal Bureaucracy an Impediment to Broadband on Tribal Lands

18% of people living on Tribal lands lack broadband access, compared to 4% of residents in non-tribal areas.

Infrastructure

Rural Broadband Author Touts Local Ownership of Networks

Christopher Ali wrote a book about the failures of rural broadband policies and leadership last year.

Infrastructure

Anniversary of Infrastructure Act, Gigi Sohn Has a Real Shot at FCC, West Haven Approves Utopia

It is exactly one year since the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act became law.

FCC

Carr Advocates Release of More Spectrum as Deadline to Extend FCC Auction Authority Looms

Allowing the FCC’s authority to auction spectrum to expire would be “unacceptable,” Carr said.

5G Wireless

Concerns About Tribal Funding from NTCA, Ed Markey and Twitter Verification, T-Mobile 5G

NTCA is concerned federal broadband funding in tribal areas may not be enough for long-term support.

FCC

Report Urges States, Local Governments Follow Federal Rules on Prohibited Equipment Purchases

Only a handful of states have crafted their purchasing decisions after federal rules banning certain companies’ equipment.

ARPA

Midterm Control of Congress Remains Uncertain, But States Got Answers to Broadband Votes

Alabama, Colorado, New Mexico, New York, Kansas and Pennsylvania had broadband-related measures on the ballot.

Infrastructure

Perfect Timing to Attend Digital Infrastructure Investment in Washington on Nov. 17

One day before the release of the broadband map, Digital Infrastructure Investment could not come on a more appropriate date.

FTC

Twitter Loses Senior Officers, Gains White House and Federal Trade Commission Scrutiny

The current kerfufle isn’t the first time Twitter has had a run-in with the Federal Trade Commission.

Infrastructure

New ACP Outreach Programs, Digital Equity Off-Campus Study, Another ISP Acquisition

At least $70 million will be committed to get Americans signed up to the Affordable Connectivity Program.

Fabric

After FCC Map Release Date, NTIA Says Infrastructure Money to Be Allocated by June 2023

The NTIA urged eligible entities to submit challenges to the FCC’s broadband map by January 13, 2023.

RUS

Running USDA’s Rural Utilities Service Isn’t Andy Berke’s First Act in Broadband

Almost all of Berke’s work seems to be about making a difference for higher-quality broadband.

Fabric

Draft National Broadband Map To Be Released November 18, FCC Says

The FCC said individuals will also be able to challenge its broadband fabric once the draft map is released.