USF

Telecom Analysts Urge Congress to Fund the USF Annually

Current USF funding system is not only regressive but also wastes money, say Scott Wallsten and Greg Rosston.

Rural

FCC Still a No on Broadband Subsidies for Musk's Starlink

Agency said petition under review was filed about 45 months late.

FHA

Expedited Federal Review Boosts Rollout of Broadband Initiatives

Permitting changes are accelerating the expansion of semiconductor fabs and solar developments.

Community Broadband

Alpine County Open Access Fiber Among Big Winners In Latest California FFA Grants

On August 30, CPUC officials formally approved both a third and fourth round of FFA broadband funding.

Public Safety

California AI Safety Bill Faces Final Hurdle

The proposed law demands rigorous safeguards for AI systems that pose the highest risks.

Digital Inclusion

White House Pitches Digital Equity Grants to Groups Supporting Abuse Victims

Applications for $910 million in funding are being accepted until September 23.

FCC

FCC Moves Forward with 5G Fund for Rural America

Carr argued against moving forward with fund changes before BEAD deployments.

FCC

FCC Seeking Nominations for Eight USAC Board Seats

Nominations are due at the agency by October 28.

FCC

ISPs Say 1996 Law Blocks FCC's New Data Breach Rules

The agency said it wasn't barred from adopting rules that overlapped with previously voided policies.

FCC

U.S.,Canada Sign Agreement to Strengthen Cross-Border Privacy

The countries anticipate limited exchange of users' personal data under the new privacy pact.

BEAD

Michigan BEAD Volume Two Approved As NTIA Head Promotes Digital Equity Grant Program

The agency is accepting applications for digital equity grants until September 23.

Fifth Circuit

T-Mobile Supports FCC’s Rosenworcel on Wi-Fi Hotspots

‘Un-carrier’ says the agency should reject Molaks' petition for reconsideration.

FCC

Thumann Re-Joins Carr's FCC Office as Legal Advisor

Thumann returns to the FCC from the private sector.

FCC

Rural Wireless Carriers Ask FCC to Verify Coverage Data Before 5G Fund

The forthcoming program is slated to spend up to $9 billion supporting rural 5G access.

china

CSIS Report Warns of Chinese Threat to Global Subsea Cables

CSIS warns subsea fiber-optic cables are at risk of sabotage by U.S. foreign adversaries.

Expert Opinion

Doug Dawson: When Will We See BEAD Construction?

I don’t want to burst bubbles, but there will not be substantial BEAD spending in 2025.