Expert Opinion
Christopher Mitchell: Treasury Department Rescue Plan Act Rules Improve Broadband Funding
The Treasury Department has resolved all of the concerns that the Institute for Local Self Reliance identified in May.
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.
FAA
Affordable Connectivity Program Rules, 5G ‘Buffer Zones’, Low-Cost Broadband Enrollment
The FCC’s proposed rules would establish the requirements for households to be eligible for the new device subsidy program.
FCC
Affordable Connectivity Program Launch, Airlines Want 5G Delay, Americans Adopt More Home Health Devices
The FCC has launched the Affordable Connectivity Program, which extends the Emergency Broadband Benefit program.
Telehealth
Year In Review: Key Developments for Broadband’s Impact in the U.S.
This year saw a growing telehealth trend, federal digital inclusion efforts and greater attention to spectrum sharing.
FCC
Lifeline Underutilized, China’s Problem with Starlink, FCC Approves GMEI/iHeartMedia Deal
The Internet Innovation Alliance said less than 6.5 million Americans participate in the subsidy program.
FCC
Local Government Advisors Concerned by Delay in Sohn Confirmation Process
They also believe Alan Davidson will be viewed more favorably to head the NTIA.
FCC
FCC Eliminates Emergency Broadband Benefit Enrollment Freeze
The commission says an enrollment freeze is no longer necessary as the Infrastructure Act’s Affordable Connectivity Program takes effect.
Expert Opinion
Debra Berlyn: In the World Series of Broadband, Everyone Needs to Step Up to the Plate
Bringing broadband to those who need it the most requires more than just government funding for network expansion.
