Kenneth Boswell.

Two Alabama Cooperatives Win Grant Funding to Expand Fiber Service

The grant helps fund 2,347 miles of new fiber deployment, bringing broadband availability to more than 15,000 locations.

Benton

Policy Experts Note Importance of FCC Regulatory Authority

Panel discussed USF, ACP, and Net Neutrality

JD Vance

Can Foreign Attackers Change Election Results? Not a Chance, Says Cybersecurity Head

Foreign adversaries will not be able to alter U.S. election results, said Jen Easterly, director of cybersecurity agency.

Public Safety

FCC Expands Lifeline Eligibility for Helene Victims

The program provides a $9.25 monthly broadband discount.

Consumers’ Research

FCC’s Gomez Disappointed by Fifth Circuit's USF Decision

Regulator concerned decision could delay closing the digital divide.

USF

Midco Says it Should Keep Unsubsidized Competitor Status

Adjacent providers say they had subsidy awards reduced because of a misclassification.

AnchorNETS

Digital Equity Executives Advise on Closing Digital Divide

Executives said that infrastructure expansion was not enough

AnchorNETS

State Broadband Officers Prioritize Community in BEAD Deployment

Officials said that community outreach is essential to digital equity

BEAD

Kansas Set to Open BEAD Grant Application Window for Internet Expansion

With $451.7 million from BEAD, the state expects to reach all unserved and underserved areas.

Eighth Circuit

Litigation Heats Up Over FCC’s Inmate Call Rate Caps

Fourteen states and the largest prison telecom provider have escalated their legal fight against the FCC.

Net Neutrality

ISPs to Court: Net Neutrality is a Major Question

The battle hinges on FCC authority to turn ISPs into common carriers.

Public Safety

ISPs Helping Recovery from Deadly Hurricane Helene

With 21.7% of cell towers down in affected regions, emergency services struggle to respond in isolated areas

Expert Opinion

Richard Bennett: The Curious Case of Wi-Fi 7

Newer versions using more spectrum no longer provide improved performance for practical wireless applications.

USF

Consumers’ Research Likes Its Odds Against USF at Supreme Court

The group did not oppose the FCC's petition for the court to review its controversial lawsuit.

USF

Assess Online Gambling to Fund USF, Levin, Horrigan Say

The move wouldn't raise prices for consumers, the two said.

Justice Department

NCTA Urges Caution in SES, Intelsat Transaction

The sale could impact internet access in remote areas like Alaska.