SpaceX
Mississippi Addresses Allegations of Inequitable Outreach in BEAD
A local watchdog organization has accused the Mississippi broadband office of failing to comply with BEAD program guidelines.
ACP
The Affordable Connectivity Program was a $14.2 billion program that provided subsidized broadband connections of $30/month, and $75/month for Tribal households. However, the program ended in June 2024 after Congress stopped its funding.
FCC
More than 250 Groups Urge Lawmakers to Sign ACP Discharge Petition
The measure would force a House vote without the blessing of Speaker Mike Johnson.
Biden-Harris Administration
Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania House Mirroring Federal ACP
A Pennsylvania bill seeks to emulate the federal Affordable Connectivity Program by providing a $30 per month subsidy for internet costs.
Yvette Clarke
ACP Sunset Will Mean Higher Bills, Rural Providers Say
FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks urged trade group members to engage lawmakers on extending the program.
NCTA
Fearing Rate Shock, Free Press Defends Rosenworcel on USF Forbearance
Free Press chose in recent days to underscore that it is in full agreement with the chairwoman.
ACP
Rep. Clarke Moves to Force Vote on ACP Funding Bill
A majority of the House would need to sign on to the discharge petition.
Biden-Harris Administration
FCC Announces Reduced ACP Support Amounts for May
Benefits will fall to $14 for low-income households and $30 for those on Tribal lands in the last month of funding.
IIJA
New Broadband Transparency Labels Roll Out Nationwide
Government officials express optimism that the introduction of labels will signal a new era of transparency and competition.
White House
White House Joins Affordable Connectivity Program Rally on April 30
Momentum is growing for the event, in person at Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library, located at 1630 7th St NW in Washington, and live online.
Yvette Clarke
Affordable Connectivity Program Rally on April 30
The event will be in person at Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library, located at 1630 7th St NW in Washington, and live online.
Fixed Wireless
If ACP Goes Away, Wireless Carrier Wants Jump in Lifeline Support for Tribal Areas
Smith Bagley, Inc., is asking the FCC to provide more money to the Tribal Lifeline benefit.
OTI
Coalition to Reform USF Raises Alarm About FCC Exempting Broadband Providers
Thursday's draft net neutrality order excuses broadband internet service providers from contributions.
John Stankey
AT&T Announces $3 Billion Investment to Closing Digital Divide
The company said it will continue to offer an affordable internet service as the Affordable Connectivity Program ends.
FCC
Biden Administration and FCC Push on ACP as Funding Dwindles
The program will be fully exhausted at the end of May.
BDC
Advocacy and Opposition in Digital Discrimination Reporting Mandates
Advocates propose merging digital discrimination reporting requirements with existing Broadband Data Collection.
FCC
Planting Crops, and Weeding Regulations, with AI and Agriculture
It's a time of changing seasons in Washington, and in Rural America.
