Election 2024
How Would Telecom Policy Change Under Trump or Harris?
Two right-leading panelists agreed that federal agencies must better measure success for the Universal Service Fund.
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.
Biden-Harris Administration
All Broadband Providers Have Labels Requirement by October
All ISPs will be required to display new labels to customers by October 10.
Expert Opinion
Debate Cheat Sheet on the Parties on Telecom and Tech
The world is watching America’s presidential election November 5, and tonight’s debate may be the only face-off.
Digital Inclusion
Wisconsin GOP Cuts $750 Million from State Broadband Budget
Joint Finance Committee Republicans proposed delaying state broadband funding until after BEAD.
ARPA
In Chicago, Democratic Mayors Urge Action to Preserve Affordable Internet
Mayors nationwide strategized to protect vulnerable communities from losing vital internet access.
Sixth Circuit
Key GOP Lawmakers Ask Court to Void FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules
The Chamber of Commerce, a former Republican commissioner, and free-market think tanks also submitted briefs opposing the rules.
Charter
Q2 Broadband Numbers: Wirelines ISPs Slipped, Fixed Wireless Access Gained
Wireline broadband experienced notable churn in Q2 as subscribers shifted to fiber and fixed wireless technologies.
Senate Commerce
TDS Telecom’s Fiber Strategy Yields 2,100 New Broadband Subs in Q2
Fiber additions were offset by the loss of customers served by cable and copper Internet technologies.
Charter
Altice USA Lost 51,000 Broadband Subs in Q2
Seasonal university disconnects and the sunset of ACP are principal causes, Altice said
ACP
Senate Panel Approves $7 Billion for Affordable Connectivity Program
'All of us understand the importance of [ACP], how it benefits folks in every single state,' Welch said.
ACP
House Bill Would Provide ACP with $6 Billion in New Money
Hoping to revive the Affordable Connectivity Program, two House members introduce a new funding bill.
AI
Senate Committee to Vote on Array of AI Bills
One Senate AI bill that would criminalize the publication of non-consensual AI-generated intimate content is set for Senate committee vote on Wednesday.
Charter
Charter Lost 149,000 Broadband Subs in the Second Quarter
'The cell phone companies will face challenges as a customer bandwidth demands continue to grow," Charter's CEO said.
FCC
AT&T’s Fixed Wireless Access Shows Solid Growth In Second Quarter
The company saw modest impacts from the end of the ACP.
FCC
Comcast Lost 120,000 Broadband Subs in Second Quarter
The company expects to feel most of the impact of the ACP's sunset next quarter.
Cox Communications
National Digital Inclusion Alliance Ranks Low Cost Internet Plans
ISPs create low cost plans post-ACP.
