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Funding
FCC Removes Provider from ACP Successor Programs
The provider failed to provide evidence that it did not violate ACP rules, said the FCC.
Funding
The provider failed to provide evidence that it did not violate ACP rules, said the FCC.
Digital Discrimination
A California bill could penalize providers ‘even if they are not intentionally withholding adequate Internet from a protected group.’
Community Broadband
Despite initial federal support, funding programs are not supportive of municipal broadband.
USF
‘The USF contribution mechanism is sadly really outdated and needs to be repaired,’ NTCA CEO says
Spectrum
NCTA joined T-Mobile and Verizon in calling the move a windfall for FirstNet vendor AT&T.
ACP
'A permanent, fully funded solution to the ACP is essential for a competitive marketplace,' USTelecom says.
Maryland
The challenge phase will begin on July 16.
Spectrum
Commerce Department inspector general says changes allowed AT&T to meet nationwide coverage metrics, instead of state-by-state requirements.
Broadband Mapping and Data
The agency first circulated the update in May after taking comments earlier this year.
California
The state's challenge phase will last 30 days.
Maryland
The state was allocated over $267 million through the BEAD program.
What's New
The idea behind 'Made in America' is to combine reindustrialization, national security, reviving left-behind places, cheering up blue-collar workers and reducing carbon emissions.
FCC
GOP lawmakers and commissioners aired grievances with several agency actions.
Ohio
The request for proposals seeks a consultant to help three Ohio counties work on broadband projects.
Spectrum
Axon offers a compromise to protect Wi-Fi users.
BEAD
Committee Republicans have taken issue with the program's affordability requirements.