Consumers’ Research
Fifth Circuit Pauses USF Decision While FCC Plans Appeal
The agency said it's planning to petition the Supreme Court by Sept. 30.
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FCC
SpaceX Leads as BEAD Opens Doors for LEO Satellite Technology
As SpaceX leads in orbital launches, the $42.5B BEAD program could further bolster its role in global broadband expansion.
Rural
SATT Seeks $1.8M RDOF Transfer to Avoid FCC Default Penalties
The FCC found the transfer in the public interest, provided South Central Connect submitted the necessary financial and legal documents.
BEAD
NTIA Offers Guidance on Funding Starlink, Other Technologies with BEAD Money
Comments are due at the agency before September 11.
Sixth Circuit
Court Orders ISPs, FCC to Argue Net Neutrality on Halloween
Sixth Circuit put the Net Neutrality rules on hold in an unanimous stay order on Aug. 1.
BEAD
West Virginia Opens BEAD Grant Application Window
The state will accept applications for 60 days.
FCC
Wireless Carriers Press FCC to Expand Access to Light Poles
ISPs want the FCC to ensure access to light poles to speed infrastructure deployment.
CPUC
Major Broadband Awards Handed Out in California, Ohio
California approved $237 million in grants; Ohio greenlit $94 million.
Community Broadband
Chicago Diary: What I Saw at the Democratic National Convention
The struggle to balance corporate influence and grassroots demands was prominently felt at the DNC in Chicago.
FCC
Cruz Critical of Broadband Subsidy Administrator After Audit
The Government Accountability Office found the program management 'consistent with selected FCC requirements.'
FCC
Altice Mobile to Pay Fine for Late Notification of Network Outages
'Both outages impacted several hundred thousand wireless users across Altice’s entire footprint,' the FCC said.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Study: Heaviest Broadband Users Will Keep Growing as Share of All Subscribers
By end of the year, 20% of all broadband subscribers will consume at least 1 TB per month.
Harris Accepts Democratic Nomination, Vows Support for Rule of Law and Common Sense
Artificial intelligence only tech or telecom issue mentioned by Harris in acceptance speech.
Biden-Harris Administration
Rural Leaders See Their Hospitals Closing Without Robust Broadband
The Biden administration's broadband initiatives were described as crucial for saving rural hospitals.
FCC
Cable, 5G Operators Disagree on Spectrum Sharing Ahead of World Radio Conference
The FCC asked for input as it works to prepare the U.S.'s positions.
FCC
The NTIA Must Not Allow BEAD to Fall Victim to Past Mistakes
The government has a terrible habit of repeating mistakes.
