Bulk Billing
FCC’s Carr: A Bulk Billing Ban ‘Makes No Sense’
Apartment residents would experience higher internet prices, Republican says
AT&T
AT&T Offers $10,000 Reward for Nabbing Copper Thieves
Money will go to anyone who provides information leading to an arrest and conviction
Social Media
Bezos: Goal is to Build a Trusted Washington Post
More than 200,000 subscribers reportedly left the Post after failure to endorse a presidential candidate.
California
NTIA Approves $70 Million for California’s Digital Equity Plan
Funds will come from the NTIA's State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program
Election 2024
Elon Musk Sued Over $1 Million Voter Giveaway
Suit alleged that Musk’s prizes were part of an illegal lottery
Election 2024
Justice Department Questions Musk’s $1 Million Giveaway
DOJ warned Musk that the giveaway might violate federal law.
Comcast
Comcast in Hot Seat Over Internet Speed Claims
Company said its business internet is 12 times faster than that of Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile
BEAD
DZS Receives BEAD BABA Manufacturing Certification
Company is one of five BABA-compliant equipment manufacturers
BEAD
Map Released for Missouri’s Potential BEAD Service Areas
The map will help providers better understand BEAD service obligations
Commerce
Colorado Warns: One Week Left to Apply for BEAD Funds
Application window for BEAD will close Oct. 28
NTCA
USDA Announces $173 Million in Additional ReConnect Funding
ReConnect Program funding will flow to ten states.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Hawaii Introduces Statewide Internet Speed Mapping Initiative
Map would identify where federal funding is most needed
Ziply
Centranet Demos 50 Gig Broadband to Oklahoma Tribal Community
The Sac and Fox Nation connected to 50 Gbps in a pilot test
Briefs
Point Broadband Acquires Broadband Arm of Riviera Utilities
Point Broadband plans to upgrade RU’s network within a few months.
Briefs
Wesco International Updates Investors on Growth
'We are committed to achieving our vision of becoming the best tech-enabled supply chain solutions company.'
Briefs
Dingell Introduces Bipartisan Legislation on Mapping
The new legislation aims to increase coordination between 130 federal broadband programs and 15 different agencies.
