Universal Service
New Senate Bill Would Tap Broadband and Tech Companies for USF Funds
The fund spends $8 billion annually to subsidize networks.
Universal Service
Tech Trade Group Report Argues for USF Funding from Broadband Companies
Consulting firm Brattle Group said in a report the move would be economically sound.
Universal Service
Telecoms and Tech Giants Disagree on Where to Find More Universal Service Funds
The USF is facing dwindling funds and pending court challenges.
broadband roundup
Dish and EchoStar to Combine, Over Half of Rural Telcos Grants in 2022, FEC Considering New Rules for AI in Campaigns
The deal is expected to “amplify” 5G private networks.
Digital Inclusion
Roslyn Layton: Benefits of ACP Extend Beyond People Who Subscribe to Broadband
Largest beneficiaries of ACP do not participate financially in federal programs designed to promote broadband adoption.
FCC
Senators Set Up Universal Service Fund Working Group, As Cruz Mounts Criticism of Broadband Program
A new Senate working group is set to consider reforms to the USF.
Federal Agencies
National Broadband Plan Legislation Introduced in Senate
The strategy would identify gaps and limitations that would hinder coordination across federal broadband programs.
Senate
National 6G Strategy Bill Passes Senate Commerce Committee
The Next Generation Telecommunications Act received bipartisan support.
Infrastructure
Experts Urge Congress to Diversify Broadband Policy Beyond Wired Infrastructure
Congress should invest in wireless and wired broadband to provide resilient, affordable broadband.
House of Representatives
House ‘Hearing’ Prompts Live Demonstration of Dangers of Counterfeits on Amazon and eBay
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2020 – Counterfeit gear can be hard on the head. Deadly, in fact. That was the witness testimony – and live demonstration by a congressman – from a Wednesday House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing on the impact of counterfeit items on third-party seller marketplaces. And
Broadband's Impact
As Zuckerberg Continues Hill Testimony, Privacy Takes Backseat To ‘Censorship’ Accusations
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2018 – Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrived at the Rayburn House Office Building Wednesday for the second day of his first trip to Capitol Hill as a witness, this time before members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. His prepared testimony was the same, but the atmosp
