FCC
Lapse in FCC Spectrum Auction Authority, Biden Budget on Broadband, $66M for Affordability Outreach
Lawmakers were disappointed the Senate did not pass legislation providing the authority until May 19.
Fixed Wireless
‘Not a Great Product’: AT&T Not Looking to Invest Heavily in Fixed Wireless
The company’s CFO compared fixed wireless to ‘empty calories.’
FCC
For Sake of Accurate Broadband Map, Gigi Sohn Urges Senators Not to Delay Her Vote as FCC Commissioner
Sohn added the Supreme Court decision in West Virginia could challenge net neutrality rules.
FCC
‘Significant Resources’ on FCC Map, Association Wants More Data in Map, Minority Grant
FCC chairwoman said challenges to map data only a tiny fraction of locations identified.
Funding
NTIA Stands Firm on Buy America Rules, Says BEAD Projects Must Be American
The NTIA’s comments came after President Biden said fiber optics should be made in America.
Infrastructure
Panel Suggests Need for Tracking Mechanism for Broadband Infrastructure Funding
Panelists are concerned that states may not have had the prescriptive guidance needed to maximize funding.
FCC
Letter Urging FCC for Extension on Map Challenge, BEAD Dates Submitted
Signatories say the FCC’s map is inaccurate and local governments don’t have the resources to challenge it in time.
FCC
Second FCC Map Data Filing Window, Health Provider Access to USF, NTIA Year-in-Review
The second map submission window opens January 3 and closes March 1.
BEAD
Musk Now Owns Twitter, Cox Dodges AT&T Challenge, Workforce Development Alliance
Upon assuming control of Twitter, Elon Musk reportedly fired Twitter’s chief executive officer, chief financial officer, and others
Alaska
Musk Buys Some Time with Twitter, NTIA on Home Internet Connections, Fiber in Alaska
Musk asked to nix the October 17 trial date, which would to allow more time for his financing banks.
BEAD
Public–Private Partnership Model ‘Most Effective Way’ to Address Digital Divide: AT&T Rep
The company’s president of broadband access and adoption initiatives lauded AT&T’s public-private partnerships.
FCC
NTIA Updates Website, New Head of FCC’s Native Affairs Office, Study Criticizes FTC Regulatory Reach
Updates to the Commerce agency’s website includes access to information about other federal broadband programs.
Comcast
All States Want BEAD Funds, Digicomm Secures Investment, Glo Fiber Expanding in PA
The NTIA announced all states and territories have applied for initial planning money from the $42.5B BEAD program.
Broadband Live
Utah’s Broadband Maps Are Ready for Federal Funding, Broadband Director Says
‘The efforts that have been done in the past have been a great foundation.’
FSF
Members of Congress, Industry and Non-Profit Stakeholders React to NTIA Funding Rules
Though most groups issued their support, others voiced reservations.
Broadband Live
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Will Close Digital Divide if States Are Prepared, Says Alan Davidson
Money coming from the IIJA must be flexible and include extensive private contributions, Davidson said at Broadband Breakfast event.
