FCC
Biden Administration and FCC Push on ACP as Funding Dwindles
The program will be fully exhausted at the end of May.
Latest
Briefs
Conexon Connect Announces Completion Of 1,300 Mile Broadband Project
An ISP announces the completion of a new rural broadband project.
FCC
FCC to Vote on Reinstating Net Neutrality Rules
The agency will take up the measure on April 25.
BDC
Advocacy and Opposition in Digital Discrimination Reporting Mandates
Advocates propose merging digital discrimination reporting requirements with existing Broadband Data Collection.
OTI
Net Neutrality Commenters Continue to Disagree on Network Slicing
Public interest groups say the practice could allow mobile providers to skirt rules on paid prioritization
FCC
NTIA Adopts Environmental Exemptions for BEAD Projects
It's the latest in the agency's effort to streamline permitting for the program.
What's New
'Internet for all' or 'affordable' internet for all?
There is about to be a much bigger problem over broadband affordability and no one wants to get blamed for that.
Funding
Broadband Pioneer Shares Insights on Expanding to MDUs in Rural Areas
The coop has served more than 5,000 multiple dwelling units in Rural America.
FCC
BEAD Roundup: Michigan and Missouri Begin Accepting Challenges
Vermont, Georgia, and Indiana are set to wrap up their challenge phase and process ISP rebuttals.
Eighth Circuit
Rural Broadband ISPs Want Exemption From Digital Discrimination Reporting
Broadband ISP trade associations from 15 states are seeking a broad exemption from pending federal regulations.
Funding
ICANN's $10M Grant Program for a Globally Unified Internet
ICANN's $10 million grant program targets global internet accessibility, citing that barriers remain in accessing the web's full economic benefits.
IIJA
NTIA Releases Initial Funds for State Digital Equity Plans
Commerce unveiled plans to allocate an additional $1.25 billion in digital equity grants, alongside the capacity grant program.
Expert Opinion
Wolfgang Briglauer: For the FCC, a Cautionary Tale of EU 'Open Internet' Rules
Strong empirical evidence emerges that open internet regulations exert a significant, strong negative impact on fiber investments.
FCC
USDA's ReConnect Program Accepting Applications
The fifth round of funding makes $700 million available for rural broadband.
DC Circuit
Telecom Associations Challenge FCC Data Breach Rules
In comments to the agency, trade groups opposed expanding the kinds of data covered by the rules.
BDC
FCC Imposes $10,000 Fine on ISP for False Broadband Claims
A leaked email from a company exec revealed that the false data was a deliberate attempt to prevent competitors from accessing government grants earmarked for broadband expansion in the region.
