FCC

Community Engagement is Key to BEAD Grant Planning Process, Experts Say

The current surge of broadband funding presents opportunities as well as challenges.

Funding

Three More States Receive $350 Million from Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema praised the program for ‘delivering real solutions to Arizonans.’

FCC

FCC Investigating Map Reporting, Google Launches 5 Gigabit, FCC Targets Another Robocaller

There are ‘multiple’ investigations involving ‘several’ providers related to map data reporting.

Rural

Starry Group Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Starry said the bankruptcy will put it in a better position to continue offering service.

Social Media

Bipartisan Alarm Over Social Media’s Harms to Children Prompts Slew of Proposed Legislation

Bills ranged from addressing intermediary liability to limiting personal data collection.

Expert Opinion

Todd Rigby: How to Troubleshoot Digital Infrastructure Networks Across Industries

In a mesh network, individual devices act as both clients and routers, creating a decentralized digital ecosystem that can expand.

Lifeline

FCC Seeks Comment on Carriers Forced to Separate Domestic Violence Victim Phone Line

The proposal is part of the commission’s obligation under the Safe Connections Act.

Infrastructure

FCC Seeks Comment on Simplifying, Expanding Tribal E-Rate Eligibility

The FCC is proposing to include in E-Rate tribal colleges that separately function as public libraries.

FCC

Not Enough Attention on Locations Not in Need of Broadband in FCC Map, Conference Hears

More focus needs to be one removing unserviceable locations, says an observer.

FCBA

General Agreement on Broadband Label, But Not on Additional Disclosure Requirements

The FCC is considering additional requirements, but that could be burdensome for small providers.

Cybersecurity

Smaller Companies Facing Cybersecurity Insurance Headwinds: Equifax Executive

Cost of insurance for cybersecurity could be a problem for smaller companies.

5G Wireless

Sole FTC Republican to Resign, Faster Decisions from Meta Oversight Board, High Variance in 5G Performance

Wilson accused Chairwoman Lina Khan of defying legal precedent and abusing her power.

Congress

FCC Multilingual Emergency Alerts, More Funding Sought for ‘Rip and Replace,” Healthcare and ACP

Another new proposed regulation from the FCC is aimed at tweaking the Wireless Emergency Alerts system.

FCC

For Sake of Accurate Broadband Map, Gigi Sohn Urges Senators Not to Delay Her Vote as FCC Commissioner

Sohn added the Supreme Court decision in West Virginia could challenge net neutrality rules.

CDT

Growing Lineup of Divergent Speakers, Panelists and Sponsors at Big Tech & Speech Summit

In a two-day “flash sale,” registration for the event on March 9 will cost $99. Sale ends 11:59 p.m. Wed.

FCC

‘Significant Resources’ on FCC Map, Association Wants More Data in Map, Minority Grant

FCC chairwoman said challenges to map data only a tiny fraction of locations identified.