USF
INCOMPAS Wants FCC to Hit Pause on 5G Fund
The group seeks a multiyear delay for the FCC to await the results of the $42.45 billion BEAD program.
Defense
Implementation Steps for National Spectrum Strategy Announced
The implementation plan aims to bolster the U.S. spectrum workforce to support future wireless policy and innovation.
Expert Opinion
Chip Pickering: 'Broadband Ready City Checklist' a 5-Point Guide for Cities
The checklist covers fair and reasonable costs, timely permitting reviews, greater transparency and innovative deployment processes.
DC Circuit
Experts Disagree on Net Neutrality Legal Ground
The Supreme Court has shown less deference to federal agencies in recent years, a BBLO panel heard.
ITIF
Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – What Happens Next on Net Neutrality?
Industry and non-profit experts on both sides of net neutrality speak at 12 Noon ET on Wednesday.
Brazil Riots Heighten Content Moderation, Space Bureau, USAC Outsourcing, New INCOMPAS President
The announcements closely echo tech platforms’ response to the U.S. Capitol riots.
ARPA
Treasury Department Expects Majority of Capital Projects Funds Will Be Spent on Fiber
“We have put our thumb on the scale for fiber,” said Joseph Wender, director the Treasury Department’s broadband fund.
FCC
New Multitenant Proposal Praised, Dutch Fine Apple, Cameron Comms Expands in Louisiana
Associations including INCOMPAS and WISPA applaud new multitenant proposal.
iija
Infrastructure Money Must Go to Better Networks — Even If in Areas with Existing Infrastructure
Some are warning that federal infrastructure money should not go toward subsidizing old networks.
FBA
Citing Flexibility, Broadband Breakfast Panelists Double-Down in Support for Infrastructure Bill
Panel with broadband and wireless industry lobbyists wrestle with need for symmetrical internet, and press for fiber.
BBLO
Broadband Breakfast on September 1, 2021 — What’s Next for Broadband Infrastructure Legislation?
The bipartisan infrastructure framework faces hurdles before it because law. We’ll discuss the process in Congress.
Infrastructure
Biden Broadband Negotiations, INCOMPAS New Campaign, Affordability Over Speed For EarthLink
Biden in meetings on broadband infrastructure, new INCOMPAS campaign, EarthLink focusing on price over speed.
Infrastructure
INCOMPAS Adds Directors, Colorado Floats $600 Internet Subsidy, Microsoft Holograms Meetings
March 3, 2021 – The internet and competitive networks association, INCOMPAS, announced Tuesday that Ken Williams, CEO of Allied Telecom Group, and Brandon Reed, government relations at Zayo, have joined the association as members of its board of directors. INCOMPAS CEO Chip Pickering praised Allied
Fiber
Telecom Act Boosters at INCOMPAS Summit Urge Broadband Boost and Net Neutrality Revival
February 8, 2021 – Washington insiders marked the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Telecommunications Act on Monday by discussing how broadband deployment must be a top priority for new government and regulatory administrations. The new-look White House and Federal Communications Commission ca
Broadband Mapping and Data
COVID Relief Bill Provides $7 Billion for Broadband Access, Pew on Pandemic, Education Broadband Service Decision
Sunday evening, Congress announced reaching a deal on an emergency coronavirus relief package, which includes $7 billion in funding to support broadband internet access. The bill is expected to pass both the U.S. House and Senate on Monday. The $7 billion for broadband set aside in the stimulus agre
Infrastructure
Congress Can Rewrite the Telecom Act as It Funds Internet Infrastructure, Say Broadband Breakfast Panelists
December 3, 2020 – It is possible to revamp the Telecom Act of 1996 and fund broadband infrastructure simultaneously – and, in fact, a broadband stimulus package will help overcome difficulties intrinsic in rewriting the benchmark law governing telecommunications. That was the viewpoint of panelists
