West Virginia

West Virginia Extends BEAD Application Window

State is set to receive more than $1.2 billion in BEAD funds

Hawaii

Hawaiian, NTIA Officials Announce New Broadband Funding

State will receive more than $72 million to boost connectivity

Broadband Mapping and Data

WISPA Pushes Back on Calls for Symmetrical Gigabit Broadband Standard

Industry groups are urging FCC to reject long-term symmetrical speed goals.

Satellite

NTCA: Satellite Internet Not a Substitute for Wireline

Satellite differs from wireline on price, reliability, and security, trade group says.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Benton: Affordability Blocks FCC’s Connectivity Goals

Section 706 Report should recognize high internet costs keep millions offline, Benton said.

BEAD

Biden Funded Factories and Infrastructure, But Trump Might Get to Cut the Ribbons

Trump, rather than Biden, could get to tell Americans that he built the country back better.

Broadband Mapping and Data

Cox Challenge to Rhode Island BEAD Map Dismissed, Federal Suit Possible

The company said the state's challenge process rules made it impossible to challenge broadband coverage data.

Election 2024

Elon Musk's PAC Spent an Estimated $200 Million to Help Elect Trump, AP Source Says

America PAC was aided by a March ruling from the Federal Election Commission.

Donald Trump

Broadband in the Trump Administration

Donald Trump’s 2024 victory in the presidential election will change public policy in Washington on many fronts. Broadband will be particularly impacted.

Mobile

Carriers Split on FCC's Phone Unlocking Proposal

'We have total inconsistency right now in the rules,' said Jeff Blum, executive vice president of external and government affairs at Echostar.

Election 2024

Prominent Conservative Endorses Carr for FCC Chairman

Next FCC Chair must restore public trust and protect free speech, Brent Bozell said

5G

Consumer Groups Support EchoStar’s 5G Construction Extension

EchoStar’s commitments will advance public interest goals, OTI and Public Knowledge said.

Spectrum

Consumer Groups and CTIA Differ on Higher Power Levels for CBRS Spectrum

The FCC asked for input on updates to the Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum in August.

South Carolina

South Carolina to Open BEAD Pre-Qualification Phase

State is set to receive more than $550 million from BEAD

Election 2024

Sen. Cruz Tells FCC to Hit Pause on Regulation

Rosenworcel made the same request in 2020 after Biden won.

BEAD

Musk Backs Florida Sen. Rick Scott for Majority Leader

The Florida senator led a bill that would have removed BEAD's FOIA exemption last year.